Winfield Scott
American general
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About Winfield Scott
Dubbed “the Grand Old Man of the Army,” Winfield Scott was a USA commanding general and presidential candidate. He was the general of the US Army for three different wars.
Early Life
In 1805, Winfield Scott enrolled in the College of William and Mary. However, he soon left the school to pursue a study in law. He then became a paralegal at attorney David Robinson’s office. Finally, in late 1806, Scott was officially admitted to the bar.
Army & Wars
He applied to the military in 1808, when the US army was expanding. In May 1808, Scott was commissioned to hold a post as captain of light artillery in the military.
He fought well in Niagara in the 1812 war. Then, in 1814, he fought in all Chippewa battles. Scott became a national hero when his tactics led to the army’s success at Lundy’s Lane on July 25. He was appointed as a major general after the war. He then became the Army’s Commanding General in 1841.
In 1861 during the American Civil War, Scott proposed a strategy that called for the Confederacy’s split. The army initially ridiculed the plan but eventually adopted it.
Due to old age, he retired from service in November 1861.
Politics
Winning the Whig party’s flagbearer, he contested in the 1852 presidential elections but lost to Democrat Franklin Pierce.
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F.A.Q. about Winfield Scott
When is his birthday?
Winfield Scott's birthday is on June 13, 1786.
In how many days is his birthday?
Winfield's birthday is in 171 days
How old was Winfield when he died?
He was 79 years old.
When did he die?
He died in May 29, 1866.
How old would he be today?
Winfield Scott would be 238 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Winfield from?
He was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, U.S..