Thomas Jefferson (jan 1, 1743 – jan 1, 1826)
Description:
Jefferson was born into a middle-class family in Virginia(an American colony) and inherited a plantation. He was considered a polymath and was influenced by many Enlightenment thinkers before him. He helped with the publishing of the Declaration of Independence and understood that change came with time.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1743
jan 1, 1826
~ 83 years