Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. Previously, he had served as the second vice president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Wikipedia Born: 13 April 1743, Shadwell, Virginia, United States Died: 4 July 1826, Monticello, Virginia, United States Presidential term: 4 March 1801 – 4 March 1809 Children: Martha Jefferson Randolph, Madison Hemings, MORE Vice presidents: Aaron Burr (1801–1805), George Clinton (1805–1809 Less