Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States and played a major role in drafting the Declaration of Independence. He spoke five languages and was strongly influenced by Enlightenment thinkers from Europe. Jefferson also founded the University of Virginia and advocated for the separation of church and state.

1. Thomas
Jefferson

2. Thomas Jefferson
1743-1826

3. Achievements
• The third president of the United States of
America
• Played a major role in the creation of the
American Declaration of Independence
• Founder of the University of Virginia

4. The Enlightenment
• Spoke five languages
• Wrote as an expression of his faith to the
nature
• Strongly influenced by the European
thinkers

5. Fun facts about Thomas
Jefferson
• Thomas Jefferson has a unique
tombstone for a president.
• Thomas Jefferson was a terrible public
speaker.
• Thomas Jefferson was very religious.
• Thomas Jefferson was a very casual
person.
• Thomas Jefferson loved wine.

6. There is more…
• While Thomas Jefferson was a staunch
supporter of the freedom of religion, he
advocated the separation of church and
state.
• Thomas Jefferson has a unique
tombstone for a president.
• Thomas Jefferson was a talented
musician.
• Thomas Jefferson has a unique
tombstone for a president.

7. Sources
Information
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Picture
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Jefferson_by_Rembrandt_Peale%2C_1800.jpg
By Keigo Hedberg