There were two Presidents in the year 1801.
The first was John Adams. He was the 2nd President of the United States. He took office on March 4, 1797 and left office on March 4, 1801.
He was then followed by Thomas Jefferson, who was the 3rd President, taking office on March 4, 1801 and leaving office on March 4, 1809.
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