283rd
anniversary of the
Birthday of Thomas Jefferson
April 13, 1743
at Shadwell Plantation (his father's estate) in Virginia
came into inheritance at age 21
lawyer - diplomat - farmer - inventor - scientist
author (also edited Gospels
as far as "Teachings of Jesus")
architect - planner
University of Virginia buildings / curriculum
designed "MONTICELLO"-
governor - Vice-President and President (two terms)
scholar - Founding Father - drafter - responsible for
"Declaration of Independence" document to the Continental Congress
1776
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