was john quincy adams the sixth president
For his grandson with the same name, see John Quincy Adams II. John Quincy Adams (/ËkwÉªnzi/; July 11, 1767 â February 23, 1848) was an American statesman who served as the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829. He also served as a diplomat, a Senator and member of the House of Representatives.