George Tyler Wood
American military officer and politician

Born
March 12th, 1795
230 years ago
Died
1858
167 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as Governor of New Mexico Territory
Participated in the Mexican-American War
Engaged in military campaigns in the West
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