Wesley Merritt
American politician and general (1836–1910) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wesley Merritt (June 16, 1836 – December 3, 1910)[1] was an American major general who served in the cavalry of the United States Army during the American Civil War, American Indian Wars, and Spanish–American War. Following the latter war, he became the first American Military Governor of the Philippines.
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Wesley Merritt | |
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1st American Military Governor of the Philippines | |
In office August 14, 1898 – August 30, 1898 | |
Preceded by | Diego de los Ríos (as Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines) |
Succeeded by | Elwell Stephen Otis |
Personal details | |
Born | (1836-06-16)June 16, 1836 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 3, 1910(1910-12-03) (aged 74) Natural Bridge, Virginia, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | Caroline Warren Merritt (1849 – June 12, 1893); Laura Williams Merritt |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1860–1900 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles/wars | List
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