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Zachary Taylor
Whig · · · 1849–1850
Zachary Taylor was a Whig U.S. representative from , serving 1849–1850.
- Born
- 1784
Biography
Zachary Taylor was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death in 1850. Before his presidency, Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general and becoming a national hero for his victories in the Mexican–American War. As a result, he won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs.
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Capitol Receipts, “Zachary Taylor (W-), 1849–1850,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/X99880/zachary-taylor (accessed 2026-10-14).