- Born: November 23, 1804 in Hillsborough, New Hampshire
- Parents: Benjamin Pierce (Revolutionary War veteran/politician) and Anna Kendrick Pierce
- Spouse: Jane Means Appleton Pierce (married 1834)
- Children: Franklin Pierce Jr. (1836-1836), Frank Robert Pierce (1839-1843), Benjamin “Bennie” Pierce (1841-1853)
- Died: October 8, 1869 (natural causes at age 64)
- Highest Office: 14th President of the United States of America (USA) (1853-1857)
- Other Notable Positions: U.S. Representative from New Hampshire (1833-1837), U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (1837-1842), Brigadier General in Mexican-American War
- Party Affiliation: Democratic Party
- Historical Note: Only president from New Hampshire and youngest president elected at the time (age 48). Signed the controversial Kansas-Nebraska Act, which heightened tensions over slavery. Faced personal tragedy when his son Bennie died in a train accident shortly before his inauguration.