William H. Seward: Quick Facts


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Also Known As William Henry Seward
Born May 16, 1801 • New York
Died October 10, 1872 (aged 71) • Auburn • New York
Title / Office secretary of state (1861-1869), United States • United States Senate (1849-1861), United States • governor (1839-1843), New York
Political Affiliation Republican Party • Whig Party
Role In Alaska Purchase • American Civil War • Anti-Masonic Movement • Trent Affair • United States presidential election of 1856 • United States presidential election of 1860

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