Ambrose Burnside

American general and politician

Ambrose Burnside - American general and politician
Born

May 23rd, 1824
201 years ago

Died

September 13th, 1881
143 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a Union general in the American Civil War, leading troops at the Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Fredericksburg. Also held the position of 30th Governor of Rhode Island from 1866 to 1869. Burnside established a reputation for his leadership style and efforts in military organization.

Led Union troops at the Battle of Antietam

Governing Rhode Island between 1866 and 1869

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