Nathaniel P. Banks

American general and politician

Nathaniel P. Banks - American general and politician
Born

January 30th, 1816
209 years ago

Died

1894
131 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a Union general during the American Civil War and held the rank of Major General. Served as the 24th Governor of Massachusetts from 1858 to 1861. Represented Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1866 to 1869. Played a significant role in several key battles, including the Battle of Baton Rouge and the Siege of Port Hudson.

Commanded troops in the American Civil War

Served as Governor of Massachusetts

Served in the U.S. House of Representatives

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