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Martha Washingtonová

1731 – 1802

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Wikipedia Summary

Martha Washington was the wife of George Washington, who was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States. Although the title was not coined until after her death, she served as the inaugural first lady of the United States, defining the role of the president's wife and setting many precedents that future first ladies observed. During her tenure, she was referred to as "Lady Washington". Washington is consistently ranked in the upper half of first ladies by historians.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
June 13, 1731
Chestnut Grove
Date of death
May 22, 1802
Mount Vernon
Citizenship

United States

Occupations & fields
politician
Field and occupation
první dáma Spojených států amerických
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