Nathaniel P. Banks
American general and politician
Born
Died
1894
132 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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