Third President of the United States of America and of the nation's Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, was one of the most accomplished presidents within our great nation's history. A diplomatic leader, architect, musician, scientist and an inventor, are traits and duties in which Jefferson was emerged . Jefferson has been nicknamed "Man of the People" and that he most definitely was. .
Born on April 13, 1743 to Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph on their Shadwell Plantation in Albemarle County, Virginia, Thomas Jefferson was born into opportunity. Bother of his parents were leading citizens, his mother came from a leading Virginia family and his father was a successful landholder and explorer. They were capable to provide their son with excellent educational opportunities and no financial burdens, let alone did they know that their hard work would soon create an American president. .
Jefferson was given an excellent education throughout his youth, by way of private education. He emerged himself in his studies learning Latin and Greek, and then going onto attend William and Mary in Williamsburg Virginia, all this by the young age of 17. Jefferson was a brilliant scholar and while he studied, he was surrounded by the colonial capital and was able to the ways in which the government operated. .
During this period in time, Jefferson was at an age when most young men were inclined to be married. His appearance was tall and lean, sandy-haired, and appeared strong. He was a friendly man, some could find him awkward or stiff when first meeting but, he was genuine and kept many friends. .
Jefferson studied law and was admitted to the bar at the age of 24. Although, law only provided for part of his earnings, he earned much of his wealth by the income from his lands. This wealth was increased, when he married Martha Wayles Skelton in 1772. Jefferson owned over 10,000 acres of land, and from 100 to 200 slaves.
