John Adams
Founding Father, U.S. president from 1797 to 1801 (1735–1826)
John Adams was born on October 19, 1735 (Julian calendar) in Braintree and died on July 4, 1826 in Quincy, aged about 91. Recorded occupations: lawyer, politician, diplomat, political philosopher, statesperson and writer. Country of citizenship: United States and Thirteen Colonies. Positions held include United States Ambassador to the Netherlands, Vice President of the United States, United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, United States Ambassador to France, President of the United States and member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Educated at Harvard University and Harvard College. Honours include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Member of American Philosophical Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and American Antiquarian Society.
- Born
- October 19, 1735 (Julian calendar) · Braintree
- Died
- July 4, 1826 · Quincy
- Age at death
- about 91
- Citizenship
- United States, Thirteen Colonies
- Occupations
- lawyer, politician, diplomat, political philosopher, statesperson, writer
- Positions held
- United States Ambassador to the Netherlands, Vice President of the United States, United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, United States Ambassador to France, President of the United States, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
- Education
- Harvard University, Harvard College
- Honours
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Wikipedia editions
- 154 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
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