Key Facts
- Term
- 1841--1845
- Party
- Whig (later Independent)
- Vice President
- None
- First Lady
- Letitia Tyler / Julia Tyler
- Home State
- Virginia
- Born
- 1790
- Died
- 1862
Biography
John Tyler became president when Harrison died after just 31 days in office. His assertion of full presidential powers set a crucial precedent.
Key Events & Accomplishments
- Established the precedent that a vice president becomes full president
- Annexed Texas via joint resolution of Congress (1845)
Notable Quotes
“I can never consent to being dictated to.”
Did You Know?
- Tyler has two living grandsons as of recent years — remarkable for a president born in 1790.
- He fathered 15 children — more than any other president.