William Crowninshield Endicott
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William Crowninshield Endicott (November 19, 1826 – May 6, 1900)[1] was an American politician and Secretary of War in the first administration of President Grover Cleveland (1885–1889).
Quick Facts 36th United States Secretary of War, President ...
William Crowninshield Endicott | |
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36th United States Secretary of War | |
In office March 5, 1885 – March 5, 1889 | |
President | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | Robert Todd Lincoln |
Succeeded by | Redfield Proctor |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-11-19)November 19, 1826 Salem, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | May 6, 1900(1900-05-06) (aged 73) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Whig |
Spouse |
Ellen Peabody
(after 1859) |
Education | Harvard University (BA) Harvard Law School |
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