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Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850), American general and the 12th President of the USA. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850), American general and the 12th President of the USA.    (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Politics, Personalities, USA, pic: circa 1840's, Zachary Taylor, who was a General fighting in the Mexican Wars, who went on to become President, Zachary Taylor,(1784-1850) became the 12th President of the United States serving from 1849-1850 (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Politics, Personalities, USA, pic: circa 1840's, Zachary Taylor, who was a General fighting in the Mexican Wars, who went on to become President, Zachary Taylor,(1784-1850) became the 12th President of the United States serving from 1849-1850  (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)

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23rd February 1847: American army general Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850), directing his troops at the Battle of Buena Vista in Northern Mexico during the Mexican-American war. Taylor later became the 12th President of the United States although he served for little more than a year. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

23rd February 1847:  American army general Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850), directing his troops at the Battle of Buena Vista in Northern Mexico during the Mexican-American war. Taylor later became the 12th President of the United States although he served for little more than a year.  (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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circa 1850: Major General Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850), a renowned military leader in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War, and later the 12th president of the United States. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Sarony and Major after John Lawrence, sold by Nathaniel Currier. (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)

circa 1850:  Major General Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850), a renowned military leader in the War of 1812 and the Mexican-American War, and later the 12th president of the United States. Original Artwork: Lithograph by Sarony and Major after John Lawrence, sold by Nathaniel Currier.  (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)

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9th July 1850: US President Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850) dies at home, surrounded by his wife and son and his colleagues and friends. One of those standing by his bedside is his vice-president and successor, Millard Fillmore (1800 - 1874). Original Artwork: Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier. (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)

9th July 1850:  US President Zachary Taylor (1784 - 1850) dies at home, surrounded by his wife and son and his colleagues and friends. One of those standing by his bedside is his vice-president and successor, Millard Fillmore (1800 - 1874). Original Artwork: Lithograph by Nathaniel Currier.  (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)