Alexander S. Webb
American Army officer and Union general (1835–1911) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Alexander S. Webb?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the younger Alexander Stewart Webb, see Alexander Stewart Webb (banker).
Alexander Stewart Webb (February 15, 1835 – February 12, 1911)[1] was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for gallantry at the Battle of Gettysburg. After the war, he was a prominent member of New York Society and served as president of the City College of New York for thirty-three years.
Quick Facts 2nd President of City College of New York, Preceded by ...
Alexander S. Webb | |
---|---|
2nd President of City College of New York | |
In office 1869–1902 | |
Preceded by | Horace Webster |
Succeeded by | John Huston Finley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1835-02-15)February 15, 1835 New York City, New York |
Died | February 12, 1911(1911-02-12) (aged 75) Riverdale, Bronx, New York |
Resting place | West Point Cemetery |
Spouse |
Anna Elizabeth Remsen
(m. 1855) |
Relations |
|
Children | 8, including Alexander Stewart Webb Jr. |
Parent | James Watson Webb (father) |
Residence | Beechwood |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States (Union) |
Branch/service | U.S. Army (Union Army) |
Years of service | 1855–1870 |
Rank | |
Commands |
|
Battles/wars | |
Close