William Henry Harrison
Ninth US President

William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, served as president in 1841. Here are some important facts about the United States President William Henry Harrison.

William Henry Harrison, 1841
9th President of the United States
Number of Terms: 1
Vice President: John Tyler
Party Affiliation: Whig
Born: February 9, 1773
Died: April 4, 1841 of Pneumonia, just 3 months after taking office
First Lady: Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison

Additional Information: William Henry Harrison fought off several Indian raids during the time of the Battle of Tippecanoe and, when elected president, was the strongest hope for the Whig party. When he died, being the first president to die in office, the progress of the Whig party died as well.

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