how many years did thomas jefferson serve in office
U.S. Vice President Thomas Jefferson. Be the first to review. Thomas Jefferson, a member of the Democratic-Republican party, took office March 4, 1797 at age 61 and served as Vice President to President John Adams for 4 years. Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia and received an education from College of William & Mary.
On 5 July 1784 Jefferson became plenipotentiary to France as an assistant to Benjamin Franklin and John Adams in their negotiations for commercial treaties with the French. He succeeded Franklin as the sole plenipotentiary to France in May of 1785, a position in which he served for three years. Jefferson returned from Europe in 1788, at which time he returned to Virginia to spend some time with his three remaining daughters.