* American statesman and the fifth vice president of the United States (1813–1814).
* Born: July 17, 1744, in Marblehead, Province of Massachusetts Bay
* Died: November 23, 1814, in Washington, D.C.
* Political party: Democratic-Republican
* Spouse: Ann Thompson (m. 1786)
Early Life and Education:
* Gerry was born into a prominent merchant family in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
* He graduated from Harvard College in 1762.
* After college, he worked in the family's shipping business and became involved in politics.
Political Career:
* Gerry served in the Massachusetts legislature from 1772 to 1780.
* He was a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1785 to 1786 and from 1789 to 1793.
* He served as the governor of Massachusetts from 1810 to 1812.
Vice Presidency:
* Gerry was elected vice president in 1812, serving under President James Madison.
* He died in office in 1814 after serving for less than a year.
Legacy:
* Gerry is best known for his role in the gerrymandering of electoral districts, a practice named after him.
* Gerrymandering involves drawing electoral district boundaries to favor one political party over another.
* Gerry is also remembered for his service in the American Revolution and for his role in the development of the United States government.