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Born January 7, 1800 • New York
Died March 8, 1874 (aged 74) • Buffalo • New York
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1850-1853), United States • vice president of the United States of America (1849-1850), United States • House of Representatives (1837-1843), United States • House of Representatives (1833-1835), United States
Political Affiliation Know-Nothing party • Whig Party
Notable Family Members spouse Abigail Fillmore
Role In Fugitive Slave Acts • United States presidential election of 1848 • United States presidential election of 1852 • United States presidential election of 1856

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A horizontal timeline highlights key events in Millard Fillmore's life and presidency, including his birth in 1800, entry into Congress in 1832, vice presidency in 1848, presidency in 1850, and death in 1874, with notable milestones labeled above each date.
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