USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In addition to planning public buildings, Jefferson designed Monticello and several other Virginia homes, often for friends. He designed his retreat home, Poplar Forest, in the shape of an octagon, a form that intrigued Jefferson as an architect.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jefferson is credited with inventing a macaroni machine, a revolving chair with a leg rest and writing arm, and new types of iron plows created especially for hillside plowing. He also designed beds for his home that were built into alcoves on webs of rope hung from hooks, as well as automatic doors for his parlor.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thomas Jefferson, a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and the third President of the United States (1801–1809).

Detailed explanation-4: -Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809.