Iojames k Polk was the 11th president of the United state Vice President was George M. Dallas preceded by John Tyler succeeded by Zachary Taylor in office March ,4 1845 - March, 4 1849 Born , James Knox Polk , November ,2 1795 Pineville, North Carolina, u.s. Died June, 15 1849 (aged 53) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.