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About Julia Gardiner Tyler
Julia Gardiner Tyler was the first lady of the United States from June 26, 1844, to March 4, 1845, as the second wife of President John Tyler. A member of the influential Gardiner family, Tyler had many figures as suitors. She met the widowed President Tyler in 1842, and agreed to marry him after he comforted her in the aftermath of her father David Gardiner's death. They married in secret, making her first lady immediately upon their marriage, serving in the role for the final eight months of his presidency.
Everything about Julia Gardiner Tyler →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- First Lady of the United States
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 22, 1820
- Died
- July 10, 1889