"Thomas Jefferson"
Thomas Jefferson was to Jane Randolph and Peter Jefferson on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia. In 1752, Jefferson began attending a local school run by William Douglas, a Scottish reverend. Jefferson studied the classical languages of Latin, Greek, and French. His father died when he was 14 years old. Jefferson inherited 5,000 acres of land and many slaves. He built his home on the land, which became known as Monticello. Jefferson went to school in the Fredericksburg parish, where he received a classical education and studied history and natural science.
Jefferson went to the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg at 16 years of age, where he studied philosophy, mathematics, metaphysics, and philosophy. He reportedly studied 15 hours a day. He was a member of the Flat Hat Club, the first collegiate secret society founded in the United States. Jefferson graduated with honors, and studied law with his friend and mentor, George Wythe, and was......
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