Thomas Jefferson
· Brief History: Born April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Goochland (now Albemarle) County, VA; died July 4, 1826, in Monticello, VA; son of Peter and Jane Randolph Jefferson; married Martha Wayles Skelton, January 1, 1772; children: Martha, Jane Randolph, an unnamed son, Mary (or Maria), Lucy Elizabeth, Lucy Elizabeth. Attended private schools; William and Mary College, 1760-1762; read law with George Wythe, 1762-1767.
· Known contacts: John Adams, Ben Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, Roger Sherman (for the rest see Brief History)
· Height: 6'0''
· Weight: 135 lbs
· Favorite drink: tea
· Favorite food: Chinese food
Essay Outline:
Intro - who is he?, background info.
Body 1 - Early political career (House of Burg., Declaration, Governor of Virginia)
Body 2 - later political career (minister to France, Vice Pres., Pres.)
Body 3 - legacy
Conclusion
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