James Gadsden
James Gadsden was an American diplomat, soldier and businessman after whom the Gadsden Purchase is named, pertaining to land which the United States bought from Mexico, and which became the southern portions of Arizona and New Mexico. James Gadsden served as Adjutant General of the U. S. Army from August 13, 1821 – March 22, 1822. Between 1853 and 1856, he served as U. S. Minister to Mexico. He was known commonly as General Gadsden, although he never had a rank above Colonel.
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Male
Date of Birth
May 15th, 1788
Age
237
Birth Place
United States of America, South Carolina
Date of Death
December 26th, 1858
Died Aged
70
Star Sign
Taurus
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