Jefferson, Thomas

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American statesman and Presi¬ dent. Born in Virginia, studied law; member Virginia House of Burge es in Continental Con¬ gre , 1775; drew up Declaration of In depend¬ ence,’1776; Governor of Virginia, I779~81 Resi¬ dent Minister at Paris, 1785-89 Secretary of State, 1789-93 Vice-President, 1797—l8oi President, 1801-9. Born, 1743; died, 1826.