
8th President of the United States In office March 4, 1837 – March 4, 1841 Vice President Richard Mentor Johnson Preceded by Andrew Jackson Succeeded by William Henry Harrison -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8th Vice President of the United States In office March 4, 1833 – March 4, 1837 President Andrew Jackson Preceded by John C. Calhoun Succeeded by Richard Mentor Johnson -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Born December 5, 1782(1782-12-05) Kinderhook, New York Died July 24, 1862 (aged 79) Kinderhook, New York Nationality Dutch American Political party Democratic-Republican, Democratic, and Free Soil Spouse Hannah Van Buren (1807-1819) Children Abraham Van Buren John Van Buren Martin Van Buren (1812–55) Smith Thompson Van Buren Alma mater Kinderhook Academy Occupation Lawyer Religion Dutch Reformed