James Monroe Biography

Born: 28 April, 1758, Westmoreland County, Va.

Attended the College of William and Mary.

Monroe studied law under Thomas Jefferson.

Married Elizabeth Kortright in 1786.

In 1790, he was elected to the United States Senate.

Monroe served as governor of Virginia from 1799 to 1802.

Served as Secretary of War during the War of 1812.

Monroe was elected to President.

Died July 4, 1831.



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