The exact cause of his death is not known. Cholera seems to be a good possibility, He suffered from diarrhea, intestinal cramps and general weakness which became progressively worse. He had a long record of intestinal problems and was not in the best of health for the young man that he was.
He was 54 years old
53 years, 7 months and 12 days old
he died from choleara (disease that makes you very dehidrated an acesive dioreah
James Knox Polk died on June 15, 1849 at his home in Nashville, TN, apparently of cholera morbus.
According to Wikipedia, James Knox Polk contacted cholera during the three months after his presidency, when he died in 1849.
Born November 2 1795 in Mecklenburg county, North Carolina.
Died on June 15 1849
Best known as President of the United States 1845-1849
His full name was James Knox Polk
September 14 1871
James H. Polk died on 1992-02-18.
James G. Polk died on 1959-04-28.
James Knox Polk Hall died in 1915.
James K. Polk died in the state of Tennessee, at his home in Nashville.
He suffered Cholera.
He suffered Cholera.
James K Polk did not die in office. He died three months after his retirement on June 15, 1849, likely of cholera.
James Knox Polk was born on November 2, 1795 and died on June 15, 1849.
in nashville, tennesse i belive
Polk lived in Tennessee from age 10 on. He spent time around Columbia, and later moved on to Nashville. He had a house built in Nashville called Polk Place which he intended to retire . Unfortunately, he died a few weeks after he left office, but his wife lived at Polk Place for many years.
He died at age 57 he love his life.