Martin Van Buren

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Martin van Buren

8th President of the United States

Born December 5, 1782
Died July 24, 1862
Term 1837-1841
Political party Democratic (during Presidency)
Vice President Richard M. Johnson
Preceded by Andrew Jackson
Succeeded by William Henry Harrison

Martin Van Buren nicknamed "Old Kinderhook," was the eighth president of the United States, serving in office from 1837 to 1841.

Van Buren is noted for being an early contributor to the creation of the Democratic Party as well as Jacksonian Democracy.