Thomas Jefferson had countless accomplishments in his life, he wrote the lines inscribed on his tombstone, listing the three accomplishments that he wanted to be remembered for and of which he was most proud. "Thomas Jefferson Author Of The Declaration Of American Independence Of The Statute Of Virginia For Religious Freedom And Father Of The University Of Virginia"
Thomas Jefferson was a tall, lanky, and shy man. He was born into a prominent Virginia family. Jefferson graduated from the college of William and Mary with a law degree and was admitted to the bar in 1767. Until the outbreak of the American Revolution, Jefferson lived the life of a wealthy Virginia aristocrat.