John B. Hamilton
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John Brown Hamilton (December 1, 1847 – December 24, 1898) was an American physician and soldier. He was appointed the second Surgeon General of the United States from 1879 to 1891.
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John B. Hamilton | |
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2nd Surgeon General of the United States | |
In office April 3, 1879 – June 1, 1891 | |
President | Rutherford B. Hayes James Garfield Chester A. Arthur Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison |
Preceded by | John Maynard Woodworth |
Succeeded by | Walter Wyman |
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Born | (1847-12-01)December 1, 1847 Otter Creek Township, Jersey County, Illinois, US |
Died | December 24, 1898(1898-12-24) (aged 51) Elgin, Illinois, US |
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