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Zachary Taylor

major generalUnited StatesUnited States4 battles1 war

Lifespan

1784 – 1850

1790180018101820183018401850Mexican-American War · 1846–1848Battle of Monterrey — January 1, 1846 · United States · Mexican-American WarBattle of Resaca de la Palma — May 9, 1846 · United States · Mexican-American WarPalo Alto — 8 May 1846 · United States · Mexican-American WarBattle of Buena Vista — January 1, 1847 · United States · Mexican-American War

Active service 1846–1847 — 4 battles across 1 war; first command at age 62.

Profile

Zachary Taylor was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death in 1850. Before his presidency, Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general and becoming a national hero for his victories in the Mexican–American War. As a result, he won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs. His top priority as president was to preserve the Union. He died 16 months into his term from a stomach disease. Taylor had the third-shortest presidential term in U.S. history.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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