Elwell Stephen Otis
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Elwell Stephen Otis (March 25, 1838 – October 21, 1909) was a United States Army general who served in the American Civil War, Indian Wars, the Philippines late in the Spanish–American War and during the Philippine–American War.
Quick Facts 2nd American Military Governor of the Philippines, President ...
Elwell S. Otis | |
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2nd American Military Governor of the Philippines | |
In office August 28, 1898 – May 5, 1900 | |
President | William McKinley |
Preceded by | Wesley Merritt |
Succeeded by | Arthur MacArthur Jr. |
Member of the Schurman Commission | |
In office March 4, 1899 – March 16, 1900 | |
Governor‑General | Jacob Gould Schurman |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Bernard Moses (Taft Commission) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1838-03-25)March 25, 1838 Frederick, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | October 21, 1909(1909-10-21) (aged 71) Rochester, New York, U.S.[1] |
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Alma mater | |
Nickname | "Granny" |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1862–1902 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | 140th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment |
Commands | 20th Infantry Regiment Eighth Army Corps |
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