Portrait of James Buchanan. Source and license are linked in the caption.

James Buchanan

Born

president of the United States from 1857 to 1861.

Measurements

Height
183 cm6′0″

Measurement dates not supplied.

Quick Facts

Died
1868-06-01
Occupation
politician · diplomat · lawyer · statesperson · ambassador
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Cove Gap · Mercersburg · Stony Batter

Relationships

James Buchanan is the child of James Buchanan, Sr. and Elizabeth Speer Buchanan.

Education

James Buchanan’s education and training.

  • Dickinson College

Languages

Native language

  • English

Other languages

  • Latin
  • Greek

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q12325 ↗
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