About William Birney

William Birney was an American professor, Union Army general during the American Civil War, attorney and author. An ardent abolitionist, he was noted for encouraging thousands of free black men to join the Union army.

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Occupation: military officer, jurist, lawyer, university teacher

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William Birney

Union Army general and lawyer (1819-1907)

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About William Birney

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Occupation: military officer, jurist, lawyer, university teacher

Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by Adam Cuerden via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

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Born

May 28, 1819

Died

August 14, 1907

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