Richard Mentor Johnson
Former Vice President of the United States
Richard Mentor Johnson was an American lawyer, military officer and politician who served as the ninth vice president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841 under President Martin Van Buren. He is the only vice president elected by the... Wikipedia
Born: October 17, 1780, Louisville, KY
Died: November 19, 1850 (age 70 years), Frankfort, KY
Spouse: Julia Chinn (m. ?–1833)
Party: Democratic-Republican Party
Place of burial: Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, KY
Education: Transylvania University
Previous offices: Kentucky State Representative (1842–1844), Vice President of the United States (1837–1841), Representative (1829–1837), and more