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William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
Fort William H. Seward was created in 1902.
William H. Seward died on October 10, 1872 at the age of 71.
Alaska
William H. Seward (1801-1872) was a Republican politician, the 12th governor of New York and US Secretary of State under Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. He is known for promoting the US purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, which at the time was called "Seward's Folly."
spread American ideas of democracy and individual freedom.
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
Fort William H. Seward was created in 1902.
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
Purchase Alaska from Russia (apex)
William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801.
William H. Seward died on October 10, 1872 at the age of 71.
He was William Seward from New York. Lincoln made him Secretary of State and he continued in the office under President Andrew Johnson. Skeptics referred to Alaska as Seward's folly and Seward's icebox.
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William H. Seward died on October 10, 1872 at the age of 71.
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William H. Seward was born on May 16, 1801 and died on October 10, 1872. William H. Seward would have been 71 years old at the time of death or 214 years old today.