Historical Profile
John Tyler is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.
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Inactive
John Tyler
Former U.S. Senator for Virginia
Biography
John Tyler (died 1862) was an American politician who represented Virginia in the United States Senate from December 1827 to February 1836, during the 20th–24th Congresses. Tyler served as a Jacksonian. Tyler died on January 18, 1862.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Tyler
- Died: January 18, 1862
- Term Started: December 2, 1833
- Term Ended: February 29, 1836
- Senate Class: Class I
Service History
- Dec 3, 1827 – Dec 2, 1833 20th–23rd Congresses Jacksonian Virginia
- Dec 2, 1833 – Feb 29, 1836 23rd–24th Congresses Unknown Virginia
Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.
Current Senators from Virginia
Served With
Senators who represented the same state during Tyler's service:
- Littleton Tazewell (VA) 1827–1832
- William Rives (VA) 1832–1836
- Benjamin Leigh (VA) 1834–1836