Death Summary: Though Jackson suffered abdominal pains, a bad cough, and headaches as a result of a musket ball in his lung, he died from a combination of chronic tuberculosis, dropsy, and ultimately heart failure.

He was 78 when he died 8 years after retiring to Nashville, Tennessee.

Who was Andrew Jackson: Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States of America. His face can be found on the American Twenty Dollar Bill.

He was the first president that an assassination attempt was made upon.

Prior to his presidency, he was the military governor of Florida, and the commander of the American Forces at the Battle of New Orleans.

He is credited with helping shape the modern Democratic Party.

Categories: Historical, Leaders, Military, US Presidents.