Truman Seymour
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Truman Seymour (September 24, 1824 – October 30, 1891) was a career soldier and an accomplished painter. He served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, rising to the rank of major general. He was present at the Battle of Fort Sumter. He commanded the Union troops at the Battle of Olustee, the only major Civil War battle fought in Florida.
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Born | (1824-09-24)September 24, 1824 Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
Died | October 30, 1891(1891-10-30) (aged 67) Florence, Italy |
Place of burial | Cimitero Evangelico degli Allori, Florence, Italy |
Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1846–1876 |
Rank | Brigadier General, USV Brevet Major General, USV |
Commands held | 5th U.S. Artillery |
Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
Other work | Painter |
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