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Wesley Merritt
American politician and general (1836–1910)
Wesley Merritt | |
|---|---|
| In office August 14, 1898 – August 30, 1898 | |
| President | William McKinley |
| Preceded by | Diego de los Ríos (as Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines) |
| Succeeded by | Elwell Stephen Otis |
| Born | (1836-06-16)June 16, 1836 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 3, 1910(1910-12-03) (aged 74) Natural Bridge, Virginia, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Caroline Warren Merritt (1849 – June 12, 1893); Laura Williams Merritt |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1860–1900 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | |
Wesley Merritt (June 16, 1836 – December 3, 1910)[1] was an American major general who served in the cavalry of the United States Army during the American Civil War, American Indian Wars, and Spanish–American War.
Following the latter war, he became the first A