William rosecrans biography

    william rosecrans biography
Field Information
Full Name William Starke Rosecrans
Date of Birth 06 September 1819
Place of Birth Kingston, Ohio, USA
Date of Death 11 March 1898
Place of Death Redondo Beach, California, USA
Citizenship / Country of Residence United States of America
Education United States Military Academy at West Point
Profession Military officer, Engineer, Inventor, Diplomat, Politician
Years of Activity 1842-1854, 1861-1865, 1865-1898
Brief Information William Rosecrans was a Union Army general during the American Civil War, known for his leadership in the Western Theater, notably at the Battle of Stones River and the Chickamauga Campaign. After the war, he pursued a career as a diplomat, inventor, and politician, serving as the U.S. Minister to Mexico and later as a U.S. Congressman from California. His military and civilian contributions left a notable mark on American history.