Hiram S. Grant
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
1822 — 1885
Quick Facts
Profession
president of the United States from 1869 to 1877
Born
April 27, 1822
Died
1885 (age ~63)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, politician, statesperson
United StatesBorn in Point PleasantDied in Wilton
1822
Born in Point Pleasant (1822-04-27)
1864
PositionCommanding General of the United States Army (1864–1869)
1867
PositionUnited States Secretary of War (1867–1868)
1868
PositionPresident-elect of the United States (1868–1869)
1869
PositionPresident of the United States (1869–1877)
1885
Died in Wilton
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Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. He previously led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War in 1865 as commanding general.
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Who is Hiram S. Grant?+
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States, serving from 1869 to 1877. He previously led the Union Army to victory in the American Civil War in 1865 as commanding general.
What does the name Hiram mean?+
The name Hiram means "A king of Tyre.. Etymology: From t=high-born, possibly from -, or a shortened form of t=brother of the exalted.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Hiram S. Grant born?+
Hiram S. Grant was born on April 27, 1822.
When did Hiram S. Grant die?+
Hiram S. Grant died in 1885, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A king of Tyre.. Etymology: From t=high-born, possibly from -, or a shortened form of t=brother of the exalted.
The name Hiram is of Spanish origin, meaning "A king of Tyre.. Etymology: From t=high-born, possibly from -, or a shortened form of t=brother of the exalted.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Hiram — April 27, 1822
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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