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Also Known As Thomas Andrews Hendricks
Born September 7, 1819 • near Zanesville • Ohio
Died November 25, 1885 (aged 66) • Indianapolis • Indiana • (Anniversary in 4 days)
Title / Office vice president of the United States of America (1885-1885), United States • vice president (1884-1885), United States • governor (1873-1877), Indiana • United States Senate (1863-1869), United States • House of Representatives (1851-1855), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic Party

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