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Jefferson's Death
- When
- 1826-07-04
- Where
- Monticello
Thomas Jefferson died at Monticello on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Jefferson died at 12:50 p.m. at age 83. His health had deteriorated since July 1825 due to rheumatism and other disorders. His will freed five male Hemings slaves, though his estate was sold in 1827.
Sources
- Thomas Jefferson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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