William Rosecrans
American diplomat, politician and army officer (1819-1898) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 78
William Starke Rosecrans was an American inventor, coal-oil company executive, diplomat, politician, and U.S. Army officer. He gained fame for his role as a Union general during the American Civil War. He was the victor at prominent battles in the Western theater of the American Civil War.
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However, his military career declined after his defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1819 to 1898 · aged 78