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Also Known As James Knox Polk
Born November 2, 1795 • North Carolina
Died June 15, 1849 (aged 53) • Nashville • Tennessee
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1845-1849), United States • governor (1839-1841), Tennessee • House of Representatives (1825-1839), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Notable Family Members spouse Sarah Polk
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