Andrew Jackson
1767–1845 (age 78)
President
Biography
Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, was a military hero and political leader whose influence shaped the nation during the early nineteenth century. His military victories, particularly at the Battle of New Orleans, made him a national icon and paved his path to the presidency.
Jackson's presidency from 1829 to 1837 was marked by his strong executive leadership and his commitment to democratic principles as he understood them. His life, which extended from 1767 to 1845, encompassed the full span of the early American republic. He was laid to rest at The Hermitage, his Tennessee estate, where his legacy continues to be remembered.