Martin Van Buren



First NameMartin
Last NameVan Buren
Other NamesThe Red Fox of Kinderhook
Blue Whiskey Van
The Little Magician
Age79 (age at death)
Date of BirthDecember 5, 1782
BirthplaceKinderhook, New York
Date of DeathJuly 24, 1862
Height5' 6" (168 cm)
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorRed
Star SignSagittarius
ReligionProtestant
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryHead of State
Claim to Fame8th President, first who was not of English, Irish, Welsh, or Scottish descent

Martin Van Buren (December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862) was the eighth President of the United States (1837-1841). Before his presidency, he was the eighth Vice President (1833–1837) and the 10th Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson (1829–1831).


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