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    • Martin Van Buren (born December 5, 1782, Kinderhook, New York, U.S.—died July 24, 1862, Kinderhook) eighth president of the United States (1837–41) and one of the founders of the Democratic Party. He … See more

    Early life

    Van Buren was the third of five children born to Abraham Van Buren, a farmer and tavern keeper, and Maria Hoes Van Alen, both of Dutch descent; he also had one half sister and t… See more

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    Political career: Senate and vice presidency

    In 1812 Van Buren ran for a seat in the New York Senate; on the campaign trail, he opposed the … See more

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    Presidency

    With Jackson’s endorsement, Van Buren was unanimously nominated for president in May 1835. In the election the following year, Van Buren defeated three candidates fielded by t… See more

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    BornMaarten van Buren · December 5, 1782 · Kinderhook, Province of New York
    DiedJuly 24, 1862 (aged 79) · Kinderhook, New York, U.S.
    Political partyDemocratic-Republican (1799–1825) · Democratic (1825–1848, from 1852) · Free Soil (1848–1852)
    Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
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  1. Martin Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York. He studied law and held various political positions before serving as U.S. senator, as secretary of state and as vice president. He was elected the eighth president of the United States in 1836, but his policies were unpopular and he failed to win a second term.
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