Edwin M. Stanton
American lawyer and politician (1814–1869)
1814 — 1869
Quick Facts
Profession
American lawyer and politician (1814–1869)
Born
December 19, 1814
Died
1869 (age ~55)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
judge, lawyer, politician
United StatesBorn in SteubenvilleDied in Washington, D.C.
1814
Born in Steubenville (1814-12-19)
1860
PositionUnited States Attorney General (1860–1861)
1862
PositionUnited States Secretary of War (1862–1868)
1869
Died in Washington, D.C.
About
Edwin McMasters Stanton was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 27th United States secretary of war under U.S. president Abraham Lincoln during most of the American Civil War. Stanton's management helped organize the massive military resources of the North and guide the Union to victory. However, he was criticized by many Union generals, who perceived Stanton as overcautious and a micromanager.
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Who is Edwin M. Stanton?+
Edwin McMasters Stanton was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 27th United States secretary of war under U.S. president Abraham Lincoln during most of the American Civil War. Stanton's management helped organize the massive military resources of the North and guide the Union to vict
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin M. Stanton born?+
Edwin M. Stanton was born on December 19, 1814.
When did Edwin M. Stanton die?+
Edwin M. Stanton died in 1869, at approximately 55 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — December 19, 1814
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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