Harrison, William Henry

Harrison, William Henry, 1773–1841, 9th President of the United States (Mar. 4–Apr. 4, 1841), b. Berkeley, Charles City co., Va.; son of Benjamin Harrison (1726?–1791) and grandfather of Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901).

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• Introduction
• Military and Political Careers
• Presidential Campaigns
• Bibliography

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