William H. Winder
18/19th-century American lawyer and military officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Henry Winder (February 18, 1775 – May 24, 1824) was an American soldier and a Maryland lawyer. He was a controversial general in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, as a brigadier general, he led American troops in their disastrous defeat at the Battle of Bladensburg, which led to the Burning of Washington by British troops. Winder was court-martialed for his role in the battle, but acquitted of any wrongdoing. He later became a leading attorney of the Baltimore bar.
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Born | (1775-02-18)February 18, 1775 Somerset County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | May 24, 1824(1824-05-24) (aged 49) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1812-1815 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
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Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
Children | John H. Winder |
Relations | Levin Winder (uncle) |
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