Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, was also an avid antiquarian and a proponent of American archaeology. His interest in the study of ancient cultures influenced the development of anthropology in the United States, and he utilized archaeological findings to bolster national identity and heritage.
Born on Apr 13, 1743 (282 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 34,708 | $1,700,000 | 1,553$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 154,674 | $21,000,000 | 9,813$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 10,100 | $89,000 | 83$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,839 | $700,000 | 634$ |
| Greece | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 9,306 | $190,000 | 170$ |
| Totals | 5 | 398,933,475 | 216,627 | $23,679,000 | 12,253$ |
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Switzerland:
Thomas Jefferson is noted for wanting to expand the White House, which faced criticism.
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Greece:
Thomas Jefferson argued that the nature of thought is less susceptible to exclusive ownership rights.
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Dominican Republic:
Thomas Jefferson is cited for his concept of 'natural aristocracy' in governance.
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United States:
President Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory is cited as an example of presidential power.
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Canada:
Thomas Jefferson wrote about the importance of coffee commerce with French Saint-Domingue.
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Latvia:
He was one of the founders of the United States and its third president.
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Liberia:
Former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson once said: 'Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.'
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Peru:
Thomas Jefferson was the vice president under John Adams who ultimately won the presidency in 1800.
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United States:
Spanberger also paid homage to prior famous Virginians in office — including Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
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North Macedonia:
The text of the Declaration was written by Thomas Jefferson, who was later the third President of the United States.
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