Walter Q. Gresham

Politician

1832 – 1895

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Who was Walter Q. Gresham?

Walter Quintin Gresham was an American statesman and jurist. He served as United States Postmaster General, as a judge on the United States Courts of Appeals, was a two-time candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and was Secretary of State, and Secretary of the Treasury. He was also an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

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Born
Mar 17, 1832
Lanesville
Also known as
  • Walter Gresham
  • Judge Walter Q. Gresham
Religion
  • Methodism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Indiana University Bloomington
Died
May 18, 1895
Washington, D.C.
Resting place
Arlington National Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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