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William Tecumseh Sherman
United States Army general (1820–1891).
The record
William Tecumseh Sherman was a United States Army general. Born on 8 February 1820 in John Sherman Birthplace, Sherman died on 14 February 1891 in New York City at the age of 71.
Positions held include board member (1871–1874), board member (1878–1885) and United States Secretary of War. Sherman studied at United States Military Academy.
With a Wikipedia article in 69 languages, William Tecumseh Sherman is No. 3,024 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 8 February 1820, John Sherman Birthplace
- Died
- 14 February 1891, New York City (aged 71)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Military officer, lawyer, banker
- Field
- Military
- Party
- Republican Party
- Education
- United States Military Academy
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 69
Did you know
51
Was 51 when first board member (1871).
71
Lived to 71.
8 Feb
Shares a birthday with Jules Verne and John Ruskin.
69
Has a Wikipedia article in 69 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1871–1874Board member
- 1878–1885Board member
- —United States Secretary of War
Connections
William Tecumseh Sherman
- FatherCharles Robert Sherman
- MotherMary Hoyt
- SpouseEleanor Boyle Ewing Sherman
- SiblingCharles Taylor Sherman
- SiblingHoyt Sherman
- SiblingJohn Sherman
- ChildThomas Ewing Sherman
- ChildWilliam Tecumseh Sherman
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