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Also Known As Young Hickory
Born November 23, 1804 • Hillsborough • New Hampshire
Died October 8, 1869 (aged 64) • Concord • New Hampshire
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1853-1857), United States • United States Senate (1837-1842), United States • House of Representatives (1833-1837), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party
Notable Family Members spouse Jane Pierce
Role In Gadsden Purchase • Missouri Compromise • Ostend Manifesto • Treaty of Kanagawa

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