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When was Winfield Scott Hancock born?
Winfield Scott Hancock was born on February 14, 1824 -
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Brief early history of family?
He had a twin brother, his name was Hilary Baker Hancock. His parents were Benjamin Franklin and Eliza Hoxwell Hancock. He grew up Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. He married Almira ("Allie") Russell on January 24, 1850. Allie gave birth to two children, Russell in 1850 and Ada in 1857. -
What kind of education did Winfield Scott Hancock have?
He attended school at Norristown Academy until there was a public school. -
What job did Winfield Scott Hancock have before joining the army?
He becoming recruiting officer -
What part of the civil war army was he in?
He was part of the Union -
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What important battles was he in?
He was in the Battle of Gettysburg, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville. -
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg important?
It was the most bloodiest battle of the American Civil War -
Who won?
The Union won the battle and war -
Location of battle
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania -
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Name of one battle
Battle of Gettysburg -
Leaders of the battle
Winfield scott Hancock and Major General John Reynolds -
Who fought in the battle
Winfield Scott Hancock, Union, and Confederate -
Number of casualties
50,000 casualties -
When, Where, and how did he die?
He died in 1886 at Governors Island because of being victim of an infected carbuncle, complicated by diabetes.
