Zachary Taylor
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Zachary Taylor
Summary
Zachary Taylor is a human[1]. Born in Barboursville[2], he… he was born on November 24, 1784[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on July 9, 1850[5]. He worked as an army officer[6], statesperson[7], military officer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,681 views/month, #3,362 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Zachary Taylor was born in Barboursville[2].
- Zachary Taylor died in Washington, D.C.[4].
- Zachary Taylor passed away in White House[11].
- Zachary Taylor was born on November 24, 1784[3].
- Zachary Taylor died on July 9, 1850[5].
- Zachary Taylor is buried at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery[12].
- Zachary Taylor's father was Richard Taylor[13].
- Zachary Taylor's mother was Sarah Dabney Strother[14].
- Among Zachary Taylor's spouses was Margaret Taylor[15].
- A child of Zachary Taylor was Sarah Knox Taylor[16].
- A child of Zachary Taylor was Mary Elizabeth Bliss[17].
- A child of Zachary Taylor was Richard Taylor[18].
- A child of Zachary Taylor was Ann Mackall Taylor[19].
- A child of Zachary Taylor was Octavia Taylor[20].
- A child of Zachary Taylor was Margaret Smith Taylor[21].
- Zachary Taylor held citizenship in United States[22].
- English was Zachary Taylor's native language[23].
- Zachary Taylor's professions included army officer[6].
- Zachary Taylor's professions included statesperson[7].
- Zachary Taylor worked as a military officer[8].
- Zachary Taylor's professions included politician[9].
- Zachary Taylor held the position of President of the United States[24].
- Zachary Taylor held the position of President-elect of the United States[25].
- Zachary Taylor held the position of president[26].
- Zachary Taylor's education included a stint at Virginia Military Institute[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Zachary Taylor's place of birth was Barboursville[2]. He was born on November 24, 1784[3]. His father was Richard Taylor[13]. His mother was Sarah Dabney Strother[14]. English was his native language[23].
Education
Zachary Taylor's education included a stint at Virginia Military Institute[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include army officer[6], statesperson[7], military officer[8], and politician[9]. Positions held include President of the United States[24], an elective office[28], in United States[29], founded in 1787[30]; President-elect of the United States[25], a position[31], in United States[32], founded in 1789[33]; and president[26], a corporate title[34].
Recognition
Awards received include Congressional Gold Medal[35], a medallion[36], in United States[37], founded in 1776[38] and Thanks of Congress[39].
Personal Life
Among Zachary Taylor's spouses was Margaret Taylor[15]. Children include Sarah Knox Taylor[16], 1814–1835[40], of United States[41]; Mary Elizabeth Bliss[17], a politician[42], 1824–1909[43], of United States[44]; Richard Taylor[18], a politician[45], 1826–1879[46], of United States[47]; Ann Mackall Taylor[19], 1811–1875[48], of United States[49]; Octavia Taylor[20], 1816–1820[50], of United States[51]; and Margaret Smith Taylor[21], 1819–1820[52]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[53]. He was affiliated with the Whig Party[54].
Death and Burial
Zachary Taylor died on July 9, 1850[5]. Recorded place of death include Washington, D.C.[4], a city in the United States[55], in United States[56], founded in 1790[57] and White House[11], a mansion[58], in United States[59], founded in 1800[60]. Recorded cause of death include gastroenteritis[61] and cholera[62]. He is buried at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Zachary Taylor include Mount Taylor[63], a stratovolcano[64], in United States[65] and Taylor County[66], a county of Florida[67], in United States[68], founded in 1856[69].
Why It Matters
Zachary Taylor ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,681 views/month, #3,362 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
Entities named for him include Mount Taylor[63], a stratovolcano[64], in United States[65] and Taylor County[66], a county of Florida[67], in United States[68], founded in 1856[69].
FAQs
Where was Zachary Taylor born?
Born in Barboursville[2], Zachary Taylor…
Where did Zachary Taylor die?
Zachary Taylor died in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were Zachary Taylor's parents?
Zachary Taylor's father was Richard Taylor[13]. Zachary Taylor's mother was Sarah Dabney Strother[14].
Who was Zachary Taylor married to?
Zachary Taylor's spouses include Margaret Taylor[15].
What did Zachary Taylor do for work?
Zachary Taylor worked as army officer[6], statesperson[7], military officer[8], and politician[9].
Where did Zachary Taylor go to school?
Zachary Taylor was educated at Virginia Military Institute[27].
What awards did Zachary Taylor receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[35] and Thanks of Congress[39].