Alexander Henry
Deceased Person
1823 – 1883
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Who was Alexander Henry?
Alexander Henry was the mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the American Civil War. He was prominent in the efforts to suppress Confederate sympathizers within the city early in the war, and helped organize civilians to assist in constructing earthworks to defend the city during the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign.
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- Born
- Apr 14, 1823
Philadelphia - Education
- Princeton University
- Died
- Dec 6, 1883
Philadelphia - Resting place
- Philadelphia
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on July 23, 2013
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