William H. Seward
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William H. Seward
Former United States Secretary of State
William Henry Seward was an American politician who served as United States Secretary of State from 1861 to 1869, and earlier served as governor of New York and as a United States senator. Wikipedia
Born: May 16, 1801, Florida, NY
Died: October 10, 1872 (age 71 years), Auburn, NY
Spouse: Frances Adeline Seward (m. 1824–1865)
Children: Frances Adeline Seward, Frederick W. Seward, William H. Seward Jr., and more
Party: Republican Party
Education: Union College (1820)
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