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Renaissance man, Jefferson was not
only a statesman, Politician, author of the Declaration
of the United States as well as its third President (1800-1809),
he was also an avid dancer and Violin Player. Jefferson
would dance at many of the Ball's he attended and was considered
very good.
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1760, when he was 16, Jefferson entered the College of William
and Mary at Williamsburg. The town had a population of only
about 1,000. But as the provincial capital, it had a lively
social life. Jefferson spent many evenings at the governor's
mansion, talking and playing chamber music. According to
legend, Jefferson's love of music helped him win his bride
Martha. Two rival suitors came to call one day but left
without a word when they saw the couple playing a duet on
the harpsichord and violin*.Jefferson is reported
to have his best dances with Dolly Madison.
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