Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War and conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insistence on proper military etiquette, as well as the Grand Old Man of the Army for his many years of service.
From *.wikipedia.org,
General Info
.
Male
Date of Birth
June 13rd, 1786
Age
238
Birth Place
United States of America, Virginia
Date of Death
May 29th, 1866
Died Aged
79
Star Sign
Gemini
Social Networks , Links
Interest
Loading Chart...
Relatives
Lists
- List of famous people named Winfield
- List of famous people with last name Scott
- List of famous Geminis
- List of famous people born on June 13rd
- List of famous people who born in 1786
- List of famous people born in Virginia, United States of America
- List of famous people born in United States of America