| 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. |