Thomas Jefferson's Talents
By: Sophie & Maggi
Inventions
Jefferson created a special music stand for his friends and himself for their quartet.
The Monticello
Thomas Jefferson built his home in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jefferson inherited thousands of acres of land from family. He built the Monticello on his favorite hill the Monticello meaning Little Mountain in Italian. The Monticello appears on the other side of the nickel.
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." -Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, The Linguist
Jefferson claims to have known six languages. He can read Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Spanish, and English. He can speak many languages, here are a few English, French, Italian, and Latin
The Architect
Jefferson was also an architect. He designed his home, his retreat, and designed for the University of Virginia