James Gadsden
American diplomat (1788–1858) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the American diplomat born in 1788. For the American diplomat of a similar name born in 1948, see James Irvin Gadsden.
James Gadsden (May 15, 1788 – December 26, 1858)[1] was an American diplomat, soldier and businessman after whom the Gadsden Purchase is named, pertaining to land which the United States bought from Mexico, and which became the southern portions of Arizona and New Mexico. James Gadsden served as Adjutant General of the U.S. Army from August 13, 1821 – March 22, 1822. Between 1853 and 1856, he served as U.S. Minister to Mexico. He was known commonly as General Gadsden, although he never had a rank above colonel.
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Born | May 15, 1788 |
Died | December 26, 1858 (aged 70) |
Education | Yale University |
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Known for | Gadsden Purchase |
Relatives | Christopher Gadsden (grandfather) |
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