Winfield Scott
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Summary
Winfield Scott was born on June 13, 1786[1], in Dinwiddie County[2]. He died on May 29, 1866[3], in West Point[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], politician[6], admiral[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,209 views/month, #5,915 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: West Point Cemetery[10]
- Father: Capt. William Scott[11]
- Mother: Ann Mason[12]
- Spouse: Maria De Hart Mayo[13], Lucy Baker[14]
- Child: Marcella Scott[15], John Baker Scott[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Position held: Commanding General of the United States Army[18]
- Educated at: College of William & Mary[19]
- Award received: Congressional Gold Medal[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: Whig Party[22]
- Military branch: Union Army[23], United States Army[24]
- Commons category: Winfield Scott[25]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[26]
- Participated in conflict: American Civil War[27], Mexican-American War[28], War of 1812[29]
- Family name: Scott[30]
- Given name: Winfield[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Winfield Scott[32]
- Commons gallery: Winfield Scott[33]
- Allegiance: United States[34]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[37], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[38], New International Encyclopedia[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Nickname: Old Fuss and Feathers[41], Grand Old Man of the Army[42]
- Name in native language: Winfield Scott[43]
- Different from: Winfield Scott[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Winfield Scott include Anaconda Plan[45], a plan[46], in United States[47]; Scott County[48], a county of Iowa[49], in United States[50], founded in 1837[51]; Huntsville[52], a town in the United States[53], in United States[54]; Winn Parish[55], a parish of Louisiana[56], in United States[57], founded in 1852[58]; Winfield[59], a village of Illinois[60], in United States[61], founded in 1921[62]; Scott Circle[63]; and Winfield Township[64].
Why It Matters
Winfield Scott has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
Entities named for him include Anaconda Plan[45], a plan[46], in United States[47]; Scott County[48], a county of Iowa[49], in United States[50], founded in 1837[51]; Huntsville[52], a town in the United States[53], in United States[54]; Winn Parish[55], a parish of Louisiana[56], in United States[57], founded in 1852[58]; and Winfield[59], a village of Illinois[60], in United States[61], founded in 1921[62].
FAQs
Where was Winfield Scott born?
Winfield Scott's place of birth was Dinwiddie County[2].
Where did Winfield Scott die?
Winfield Scott died in West Point[4].
Who were Winfield Scott's parents?
Winfield Scott's father was Capt. William Scott[11]. Winfield Scott's mother was Ann Mason[12].
Who was Winfield Scott married to?
Winfield Scott's spouses include Maria De Hart Mayo[13] and Lucy Baker[14].
What did Winfield Scott do for work?
Winfield Scott worked as a military officer[5], politician[6], admiral[7], and soldier[8].
Where did Winfield Scott go to school?
Winfield Scott was educated at College of William & Mary[19].
What awards did Winfield Scott receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[20].