Garret Hobart

About

24th Vice President of the United States who served from 1897 to 1899 under President William McKinley. If he hadn't died while in office then Theodore Roosevelt would've never become President after the assassination of McKinley.

Before Fame

He studied law under the guidance of a prominent local politician and lawyer.

Trivia

He fell ill with a heart problem and died in office, the sixth Vice President to do so.

Family Life

He married the daughter of his teacher and mentor.

Associated With

Theodore Roosevelt succeeded me as the Republican Vice President, and eventually became president after the assassination of President William McKinley.