James K. Polk
James K. Polk
Portrait by Mathew Brady, c. 1849
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the 11th president of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. He previously was the 13th speaker of the House of Representatives (1835–1839) and ninth governor of Tennessee (1839–1841).
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Born
James Knox Polk November 2, 1795 Pineville, North Carolina, U.S.
Died
June 15, 1849 (aged 53) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Occupation
Politician lawyer
Spouse(s)
Sarah Childress ( m. 1824 )
adultbasic
Britain
Cause of death
Cholera
Constituency
6th district (1833–1839) 9th district (1825–1833)
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ( BA )
era
1800+
Nickname(s)
Young Hickory Napoleon of the Stump
Parent(s)
Samuel Polk Jane Knox
Political party
Democratic
Preceded by
John Alexander Cocke
Resting place
Tennessee State Capitol
Succeeded by
Harvey Magee Watterson
Vice President
George M. Dallas