Scott, Winfield

Born in Virginia, Winfield Scott began the Civil War as the General-in-Chief of the Union armies. Known as "Old Fuss and Feathers," Scott had been a war hero and presidential candidate (1852), but he was nearing the end of his life as the conflict erupted. The general clashed with President James Buchanan (Class of 1809) during the Sumter crisis.
Life Span
to
Full name
Winfield Scott
Place of Birth
Birth Date Certainty
Exact
Death Date Certainty
Exact
Gender
Male
Race
White
Sectional choice
North
Origins
Slave State
No. of Spouses
1
No. of Children
7
Family
William Scott (father), Ann Mason Scott (mother), Maria D. Mayo (wife, 1817)
Education
William & Mary
Occupation
Military
Diplomat
Attorney or Judge
Military
US military (Pre-Civil War)
Union Army
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