Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Thomas Jefferson Biography and Timeline

Follow Thomas Jefferson through 1 dated historical records for United States.

Thomas Jefferson, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1789

Jefferson influences rights drafting discussions

American diplomat · Versailles · Revolution / Revolution of France

Jefferson's exchanges with French reformers helped circulate constitutional ideas, although he was not a deputy. This development concerning lafayette presents rights declaration project exposed the limits of the old regime's political arrangements.

Role range: 1789-1792

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