Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
- Name:
- Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
- Other Names:
- Old Hickory
- Born:
- 03/15/1767
- Birthplace:
- Waxhaws area (near Charlotte, NC)
- Died:
- 06/08/1845
- Death Location:
- Nashville, TN
- Residence:
- Waxhaws area
Tennessee - Nationality:
- English/American
- Occupation:
- Military/politician
- Father:
- Jackson, Andrew (? - 1767)
- Mother:
- Hutchison, Elizabeth (c1740 - 11/02/1781)
- Spouse:
- Robards, Rachel Donelson (06/15/1767 - 12/22/1828)
- Notes:
- Father died a few weeks before birth.
Entire immediate family died during Revolution, leading to Jackson's intense hatred of the British.
Led the Creek War (1812-1814)
Defended New Orleans from the British (01/08/1815)
Conducted Seminole Campaign in Florida (1817-)
Military Governor of Florida (03/10/1821 - 12/31/1821)
President of the USA (03/04/1829 - 03/04/1837)
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