Last Updated: 28 Feb, 2023 | Views: 112
Age: 74
Profession: Historical Men
Other Profession(s): Politician, Lawyer
Famous For: 13th President of the United States
Higher Education: Graduated
About (Profile/Biography)
Millard Fillmore, a known American leader, was the 13th President of the U.S., serving from 1850 until 1853. He was born on January 7, 1800, in Moravia, New York. Fillmore was the last President not to belong to either the Democratic or Republican parties. He Ran for the presidency as the candidate of the American Party (also known as the "Know-Nothing Party") but was not elected.
Millard Fillmore Career:
Millard Fillmore Political Party: Whig Party
1819-1821: Studied law and was admitted to the bar
1828-1832: Served in the New York State Assembly
1833-1835: U.S. Representative from New York
1848-1849: Comptroller of New York
1849-1850: Elected Vice President under Zachary Taylor
July 9, 1850: Became President of the United States after Taylor's death
1850: Signed the Compromise of 1850, which aimed to ease tensions over slavery
1850-1853: Served as President
Millard Fillmore family:
Millard Fillmore was married to Abigail Powers Fillmore, and the couple had two children: Millard Powers Fillmore and Mary Abigail Fillmore.
Millard Fillmore Death:
Millard Fillmore died on March 8, 1874, in Buffalo, New York. Fillmore suffered a stroke and died peacefully at his home.
