But a new biography, Martin Van Buren ... But it didn’t reverse Van Buren’s hair loss. He did, however, make up for his growing forehead with prodigious muttonchops, earning him a comparison ...
Born: December 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, New York... Martin Van Buren allied himself with President Andrew Jackson, who in turn rewarded Van Buren with cabinet positions and the vice presidency.