William W. Averell

Military Commander

1832 – 1900

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Who was William W. Averell?

William Woods Averell was a career United States Army officer and a cavalry general in the American Civil War. After the war he was a diplomat and became wealthy by inventing American asphalt pavement.

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Born
Nov 5, 1832
Cameron
Also known as
  • William Woods Averell
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • United States Military Academy
Died
Feb 3, 1900
Bath

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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