thomas jefferson died at the age of 83 but he had many health issues. but during his lifetime he wrote and signed the declaration of independence.he was shy in person but wen it came to pen and paper he was something different. and he was also our 2nd president. he kept america out of war with france and england.he also double sized the country for 15 mill. he made something small to something tremendous. he was shy in person but wen it came to pen and paper he was something different. he eliminated tax on whiskey because he believed in a small national goverment he didnt think the goverment should have to much power.