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Date of Birth of Winfield Scott Hancock
Winfield Scott Hancock was born in February 14, 1824 -
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Family
Father: Benjamin Franklin and Elizabeth Hoxwell Hancock. Had a twin relative named Hillary Baker Hancock. -
School life
He went to West Point in 1844 -
New Family
Married a rich girl named Almeria Hancock. Also had two children. -
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Civil War
Civil War -
Hancock in War
He was important to this war. The Union won in July 3 with the death of 51000 casualties. -
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Battle of Gettysburg
Battle in Gettysburg was located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. War against Union vs Confederate. The leaders were George Meade as the union and Robert E Lee as the confederate. Known as the most important and also the turning point of the Civil War. -
Death
Winfield Scott Hancock ded in Governors Island at the age of 61. -
After Civil War
Hancock made a Presidential Campaign in 1880. But was unsuccessful.
