John Adams (October 30, 1735 (O.S. October 19, 1735) – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, statesman, diplomat and political theorist. A leading champion of independence in 1776, he was the second President of the United States (1797–1801). Hailing from New England, Adams, a prominent lawyer and public figure in Boston, was highly educated and represented Enlightenment values promoting republicanism. A Federalist, he was highl...
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Date of birth:
- Oct 30, 1735
Date of death:
- Jul 4, 1826 (age 90 years)
Place of birth:
President number:
- 2
Vice president:
Also known as:
- Bonny Johnny,
- The Colossus of Independence,
- Old Sink or Swim,
- Atlas of Independence,
- The Duke of Braintree,
- His Rotundity
