Jonathan Williams (engineer)

Jonathan Williams (May 20, 1750 – May 16, 1815) was an American businessman, military figure, politician and writer. He became Chief of Engineers of the Army Corps of Engineers, was the first superintendent of United States Military Academy, and was elected to the Fourteenth United States Congress.

For other people named Jonathan Williams, see Jonathan Williams (disambiguation).

Jonathan Williams
portrait by Thomas Sully
Born(1750-05-20)May 20, 1750
Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America
DiedMay 16, 1815(1815-05-16) (aged 64)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1801 - 1812
RankColonel
UnitCorps of Engineers
Commands heldChief of Engineers
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy
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