Andrew Jackson

Full Name: Andrew Jackson
Nationality: American
Profession: US President & General
Why Famous: Nicknamed 'Old Hickory' Jackson was the son of Irish immigrants and orphaned at the age of 14. Jackson began his career as a lawyer in Tennessee, becoming a land speculator and was one of the 3 founders of the city of Memphis in 1819. As General of the Tennessee Militia he defeated the Red Sticks at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in 1814 and the British in The Battle of New Orleans in 1815. First nominated for the US Presidency in 1822, Jackson was elected in 1828 and served two terms. His office was marked by his dismantling of the National Bank, the Nullification Crisis and the Indian Removal Act, which forcibly moved Native Indians to Indian territories.
Born: 15th March, 1767
Star Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Carolinas, USA
Died: 8th June, 1845 (aged 78)

Historical Events in the Life of Andrew Jackson

1787-11-21 - Andrew Jackson admitted to bar
1806-05-30 - Andrew Jackson kills Charles Dickinson in a duel after Dickinson had accused Jackson's wife of bigamy.
1814-03-27 - Battle at Horseshoe Bend: General Andrew Jackson defeats the Red Sticks, part of the Creek Indian tribe near Dadeville, Alabama
1818-04-07 - General Andrew Jackson conquers St Marks Fla from Seminole indians
1818-05-24 - General Andrew Jackson captures Pensacola Florida
1824-07-24 - Harrisburg Pennsylvanian newspaper publishes results of 1st public opinion poll. Clear lead for Andrew Jackson
1824-11-02 - Popular presidential vote 1st recorded; Andrew Jackson beats J Q Adams
1828-12-03 - Andrew Jackson elected 7th US President
1829-03-04 - Andrew Jackson inaugurated as 7th US President
1832-12-05 - Andrew Jackson re-elected President of US
1835-01-30 - Richard Lawrence misfires at President Andrew Jackson in Washington DC in 1st attempted assassination of a US President
1837-03-03 - US President Andrew Jackson & Congress recognizes Republic of Texas

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