The major accomplishments and the famous, main events that occurred during the time that Millard Fillmore was president included the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, the Compromise of 1850, the 1850 Fugitive Slave Bill and Commodore Perry's Mission to Japan (1852-54) and the Treaty of Kanagawa. Millard Fillmore died of a stroke on March 8, 1874, aged 74. The next president was Franklin Pierce.   

Birthday: January 7, 1800

Place of Birth: New York

Political Party: Whig 

Nickname: American Louis Philippe

Number: 13th President

Vice President: No Vice President

Age at Inauguration: 50

Height: 5 feet 9 inches

Weight: 174 pounds

First Lady: Abigail Fillmore

Religion: Unitarian

Date of Death: March 8, 1874

Date of Millard Fillmore Presidency: July 9, 1850 to March 4, 1853

The Nickname of Millard Fillmore: The "American Louis Philippe"
The nickname of President Millard Fillmore provides an insight into how the man was viewed by the American public during his presidency. The meaning of the nickname the "American Louis Philippe" refers to the elegant clothes worn by Louis Philippe, King of France (1830 - 1848). The disparaging nickname "Wool Carder" referred to one of his earlier jobs in a wool factory. 

Character and Personality Type of Millard Fillmore
The character traits of President Millard Fillmore can be described as genial, practical and logical. It has been speculated that the Myers-Briggs personality type for Millard Fillmore is an ISFP (Introversion, Sensing, Feeling, Perception). A quiet, easygoing character with a a "live and let live" approach to life. A perfectionist, loyal to values and beliefs. Millard Fillmore Personality type: Practical, action-oriented and considerate.

Accomplishments of Millard Fillmore and the Famous Events during his Presidency
The accomplishments of Millard Fillmore and the most famous events during his presidency are provided in an interesting, short summary format detailed below.

The Compromise of 1850
Summary of the Compromise of 1850: The Compromise of 1850 was attempt to smooth out differences between the slave states and the free states regarding the status of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). The Compromise of 1850 allowed California to be admitted as a free state and the New Mexico Territory and Utah Territory with slavery was left to to the decision of the people in relation to Popular Sovereignty on Slavery, that asserted rule by the people.

Fugitive Slave Act 1850
Summary of the Fugitive Slave Act 1850: The Fugitive Slave Act 1850 was enacted during the presidency of Millard Fillmore. The law was passed on September 18, 1850, as part of the Compromise of 1850 and as a concession to the Southern states, increasing penalties against fugitive slaves and the people who aided them.  

Commodore Matthew Perry's Mission to Japan
Summary of Commodore Matthew Perry's Mission to Japan: Commodore Matthew Perry's Mission to Japan used "Gunboat Diplomacy" to open diplomatic and trade relations between the United States and Japan. President Fillmore initiated the mission to Japan by because the annexation of California had created an American port on the Pacific enabling easier access to Asia. The development of steam powered ships allowed faster access to distant ports making the lucrative trade with Japan more viable.

The Treaty of Kanagawa
Summary of the Treaty of Kanagawa: The Treaty of Kanagawa was signed on March 31, 1854 by Commodore Matthew Perry and Shogunate representatives of the Japanese government signaling the end of Japanese isolation.

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The famous anti-slavery  book, Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe was published in 1852 during the presidency of Millard Fillmore. The characters featured in Uncle Tom's Cabin personalized the political and economic arguments about slavery and convinced the people of the North that bounds had be set to the extension of slavery.