President Benjamin Harrison Research Article from Complete American Presidents Sourcebook

This Study Guide consists of approximately 22 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of President Benjamin Harrison.

President Benjamin Harrison Research Article from Complete American Presidents Sourcebook

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Full name: Benjamin Harrison

Born: August 20, 1833

Died: March 13, 1901

Burial site: Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana

Parents: John and Elizabeth Irwin Harrison

Spouse: Caroline Lavinia Scott (1832- 1892; m. 1853); Mary Scott Lord Dimmick (1858-1948; m. 1896)

Children: Russell Benjamin (1854-1936); Mary Scott (1858-1930); unnamed girl (died at birth in 1861); Elizabeth (1897-1955)

Religion: Presbyterian

Education: Miami University (B.A., 1852)

Occupation: Lawyer

Government positions: U.S. senator from Indiana

Political party: Republican

Dates as president: March 4, 1889-March 4, 1893

Age upon taking office: 55

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