Francis B. Spinola
American politician and general (1821–1891) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Francis Barretto Spinola (March 19, 1821 – April 14, 1891) was an American politician and military leader often considered to have been the first Italian American[1] to be elected to the United States House of Representatives, serving as a representative from New York from 1887 to 1891. He also served as a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th district, Preceded by ...
Francis B. Spinola | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1887 – April 14, 1891 | |
Preceded by | Abram S. Hewitt |
Succeeded by | William Bourke Cockran |
Member of the New York Senate from the 3rd district | |
In office 1858–1861 | |
Preceded by | Dan Sickles |
Succeeded by | Henry C. Murphy |
Personal details | |
Born | (1821-03-19)March 19, 1821 Old Field, New York, U.S. |
Died | April 14, 1891(1891-04-14) (aged 70) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
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Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Commands | "Spinola Brigade" (Second Brigade, Second Division, Third Army Corps) |
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