Franz Sigel
German-born American Civil War general (1824–1902) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Franz Sigel (November 18, 1824 – August 21, 1902) was a German American military officer, revolutionary and immigrant to the United States who was a teacher, newspaperman, politician, and served as a Union major general in the American Civil War. His ability to recruit German-speaking immigrants to the Union armies received the approval of President Abraham Lincoln, but he was strongly disliked by General-in-Chief Henry Halleck.
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Born | (1824-11-18)November 18, 1824 Sinsheim, Baden, German Confederation |
Died | August 21, 1902(1902-08-21) (aged 77) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Place of burial | Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx, New York |
Allegiance | Grand Duchy of Baden Baden Revolutionaries United States of America |
Service/ | Baden Army Baden Revolutionary Forces United States Army |
Years of service | 1843–1847 (Baden) 1848 (Revolutionaries) 1861–1865 (USA) |
Rank | Lieutenant (Baden) Colonel (Baden Revolutionaries) Major General (USA) |
Commands held | XI Corps |
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