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
Citizenship: United States
Born: May 28, 1819
Died: August 14, 1907

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William Birney

Union Army general and lawyer (1819-1907)

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