4. Thomas Jefferson(1743-1826) Life: .o He was the 3rd president of the U.S(1801-1809) o During his two terms, he authorized the Louisiana Purchase . o After he left the presidency he was primarily interested in the University of virginia. His designs for his home, Monticello, and for the virginia state capitol and part of Washington D. C. stimulated the classical revival in U.s architecture. His papers are being published in a projected 60-volume edition(1950-) 2021221 82021/2/21 8 4. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) ❖ Life: ❖ He was the 3rd president of the U.S. (1801-1809). ❖ During his two terms, he authorized the Louisiana Purchase. ❖ After he left the presidency he was primarily interested in the University of Virginia. His designs for his home, Monticello, and for the Virginia state capitol and part of Washington, D. C. stimulated the classical revival in U.S. architecture. His papers are being published in a projected 60-volume edition (1950- )