Jonathan Williams (engineer)
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For other people named Jonathan Williams, see Jonathan Williams (disambiguation).
Jonathan Williams (May 20, 1750 ā May 16, 1815) was an American businessman, military figure, politician and writer. He became Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of Engineers, was the first superintendent of United States Military Academy, and was elected to the Fourteenth United States Congress.
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Born | (1750-05-20)May 20, 1750 Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America |
Died | May 16, 1815(1815-05-16) (aged 64) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1801 - 1812 |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Corps of Engineers |
Commands held | Chief of Engineers Superintendent of the United States Military Academy |
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