| Full Name |
James K. Polk |
| Date of Birth |
02 November 1795 |
| Place of Birth |
Pineville, North Carolina, USA |
| Date of Death |
15 June 1849 |
| Place of Death |
Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States of America |
| Education |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Profession |
Lawyer, Politician |
| Years of Activity |
1820s-1849 |
| Brief Information |
James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849. His presidency was marked by significant territorial expansion, including the annexation of Texas and the acquisition of the Oregon Territory. He also presided over the Mexican-American War, which resulted in the United States gaining vast territories in the Southwest. |