Birth of Thomas Jefferson13 April 1743
Birth of Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Thomas Jefferson, based on 34 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
34 records1743–182623 events4 places
Chronological biography
1743
1776
Bill of Rights1776
Virginia Bill of Rights, embodies sovereignty by means of the separation of powers
Constitution of USA1776
Virginia Bill of Rights, embodies sovereignty by means of the separation of powers. Legislates for the separation of Church & State. Legislates for the elective principle for officers of State
Reform of Government1776
Legislates for the separation of Church & State
Declaration of Independence11 June 1776
Congress appoints Jefferson to a committee to draft the declaration of independence
Independence of United States of America11 June 1776
Congress appoints Jefferson to a committee to draft the declaration of independence
Declaration of Independence28 June 1776
The draft declaration of independence is presented to Congress
Independence of United States of America28 June 1776
The draft declaration of independence is presented to Congress
Congress of Continental4 July 1776
Declaration of Independence, equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Constitution of USA4 July 1776
Declares Government by consent of the people
Constitution of USA4 July 1776
Declaration of Independence, equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Declaration of Independence4 July 1776
Declares equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. Declaration of Independence, equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Independence of United States of America4 July 1776
Declares equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
Seal10 August 1776
Suggests "E Pluribus Unum" as a motto for the Seal of the US
Diplomatic Commissioner26 September 1776
Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations
Diplomatic Commissioner26 September 1776
Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations
Diplomatic Negotiations26 September 1776
Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations
Diplomatic Negotiations26 September 1776
Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations
Independence of United States of America26 September 1776
Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations
1782
Notes on Virginia1782
Publication of "Notes on Virginia"
1785
National Lands1785
Townships divided into sections & sold to developers for not less than $1 per acre. Public lands are surveyed & divided into townships
1787
Constitution of USA1787
For every 5,000 free males there will be a legislature & Governor. For every 5,000 free males there will a non-voting delegate in Congress. A population of 60,000 can form a State of the Union
Ordinance1787
A population of 60,000 can form a State of the Union
1789
Jefferson Consults on Lafayette Rights DraftJuly 1789
Jefferson discusses Lafayette's proposed declaration and provides comments during preparation of the July draft.
Jefferson Marginal Notes on Lafayette Rights DraftJuly 1789
Jefferson annotates a surviving version of Lafayette's draft while the French declaration project is still being developed.
1791
Republican Party Organization1791
Works with James Madison in organizing opposition to Hamiltonian Federalist policies
Bank Opinion15 February 1791
Argues against the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States
1792
Republican Party1792
Helps found the Republican Party, defends agrarian interests & states rights
1797
Vice President1797
Appointed Vice President of the USA
1801
Constitution of USA1801
The Republican Party splits between Jefferson & Hamilton
President of USA1801
Appointed President of the USA, 3rd President
1803
Unification1 March 1803
Ohio becomes the 17th State of the Union
1807
Embargo Act22 December 1807
The Embargo Act halts most foreign trade in an unsuccessful effort to protect neutral rights.
1826
Death of Thomas Jefferson4 July 1826
Death of Thomas Jefferson
Titles and roles
Minister to France · President of USA · Secretary of State · Secretary of State of USA · Vice President of USA
Record provenance
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