Lucius Fairchild
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Lucius Fairchild (December 27, 1831 – May 23, 1896) was an American politician, soldier, and diplomat. He served as the tenth Governor of Wisconsin and represented the United States as Minister to Spain under presidents Rutherford B. Hayes and James A. Garfield. He served as a Union Army colonel during the American Civil War and lost an arm at Gettysburg.
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Lucius Fairchild | |
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23rd United States Minister to Spain | |
In office January 26, 1880 – December 20, 1881 | |
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Preceded by | James Russell Lowell |
Succeeded by | Hannibal Hamlin |
10th Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 1, 1866 – January 1, 1872 | |
Lieutenant | Wyman Spooner Thaddeus C. Pound |
Preceded by | James T. Lewis |
Succeeded by | Cadwallader C. Washburn |
8th Secretary of State of Wisconsin | |
In office January 4, 1864 – January 1, 1866 | |
Governor | James T. Lewis |
Preceded by | James T. Lewis |
Succeeded by | Thomas S. Allen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1831-12-27)December 27, 1831 Franklin Mills, Ohio |
Died | May 23, 1896(1896-05-23) (aged 64) Madison, Wisconsin |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic (pre war) Republican (post war) |
Spouse | Frances Bull Fairchild |
Children | 5 |
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Relatives | Cassius Fairchild (brother) |
Profession | Clerk, Politician, Soldier |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
Years of service | 1858–1863 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | Iron Brigade Army of the Potomac |
Commands | 2nd Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War
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