Albert G. Lawrence
Albert Gallatin Lawrence (April 14, 1836 – January 1, 1887) was an American diplomat and soldier.
Albert G. Lawrence | |
|---|---|
Gen. Albert Gallatin Lawrence, ca. 1865 | |
| United States Minister to Costa Rica | |
| In office January 18, 1867 – June 24, 1868 | |
| President | Andrew Johnson |
| Preceded by | Charles N. Riotte |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Beeson Blair |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Albert Gallatin Lawrence April 14, 1836 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 1887 (aged 50) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Eveline McLean Taylor Kingsbury
(m. 1865; div. 1879) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | William Beach Lawrence Esther Rogers Gracie |
| Alma mater | Harvard College Harvard Law School |
| Known for | "Hero of Fort Fisher" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Brevet Brigadier General |
| Commands | 2nd Regiment Cavalry U.S. Colored Troops |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War: • 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher |
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