Franklin Pierce

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In office March 4, 1853 – March 4, 1857
Vice President	William R. King (Mar–Apr. 1853) None (1853–1857)

Born	November 23, 1804 Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Died	October 8, 1869 Concord, New Hampshire

United States Senator from New Hampshire
In office March 4, 1837 – February 28, 1842

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire’s at-large district
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837

Political party	Democratic

Education	Bowdoin College Northampton Law School