Alexander Asboth
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Alexander "Sandor" Asboth (Hungarian: Asbóth Sándor, December 18, 1811 – January 21, 1868) was a Hungarian military leader best known for his victories as a Union general during the American Civil War. He also served as United States Ambassador to Argentina and as United States Ambassador to Uruguay.
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Alexander Asboth | |
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Ambassador of the U.S. to Argentina | |
In office March 12th, 1866: Presented credentials October 20th, 1866 – January 21st, 1868 | |
Nominated by | Andrew Johnson |
Preceded by | Robert C. Kirk |
Succeeded by | Henry G. Worthington |
Ambassador of the U.S. to Uruguay | |
In office October 2nd, 1867 – January 21, 1868 | |
Nominated by | Andrew Johnson |
Preceded by | office established |
Succeeded by | Henry G. Worthington |
Personal details | |
Born | (1811-12-18)December 18, 1811 Keszthely, Hungary |
Died | January 21, 1868(1868-01-21) (aged 56) Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Hungary United States |
Branch/service | Hungarian Army United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1836–1849 (Hungary) 1861–1865 (USA) |
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Battles/wars | Hungarian Revolution of 1848 |
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