- Born
- December 5, 1782
- Died
- July 24, 1862 (aged 79)
- Known as
- politician, lawyer, diplomat, statesperson, writer, ambassador
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. He co-founded the Democratic Party with Andrew Jackson and became Jackson's vice president from 1833 to 1837.
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