William Tecumseh Sherman
Politician

William Tecumseh Sherman Net Worth

William Tecumseh Sherman was an American Civil War Union general born on February 8, 1820 in Lancester, OH. He is most famous for his scorched earth policies which saw the burning of Atlanta towards the end of the war. He took command of the western theater of the American Civil War in 1867 and is remembered for his decisive and effective leadership.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 8, 1820
Birth Place Lancester, OH
Age 199 YEARS OLD
Died On Feb 14, 1891 (age 71)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)

About

Union general who took command of the western theater of the American Civil War in 1867. He is best known for implementing his scorched earth policies which burned down Atlanta towards the end of the war.

Before Fame

He attended the prestigious West Point Military Academy before entering the Army as a second lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Artillery.

Trivia

He has been called the 'first modern general' for his actions during the Civil War.

Family Life

He was married to Ellen Ewing Sherman from 1850 until 1888 and they had eight kids together. His brothers, Charles Taylor Sherman and John Sherman, became prominent politicians.

Associated With

Like Sherman, Thomas Stonewall Jackson was also an active part of the Civil War.

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