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American statesman, lawyer, union army general, educator, author, and microbiologist (1828-1900).
Born October 27th, 1828 in Montreal. [ref]
Died August 4th, 1900 at 71 years old in Magnolia (myocardial infarction). [ref]
You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. Bob Hope