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Lew Wallace
American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, territorial governor and statesman, politician, and author of 'Ben Hur' (1827-1905)
Lew Wallace was born on April 10, 1827 in Brookville, United States and died on February 15, 1905, aged 77.
Born
April 10, 1827
Lew Wallace died aged 77.
Died: February 15, 1905
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- Birthplace
- Brookville, United States
- Professions
- writer, ambassador, military officer, journalist, autobiographer, poet, lawyer, governor, author, politician, jurist, novelist, military personnel, diplomat
- Citizenship
- United States
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Questions people ask
How old was Lew Wallace when they died?
Lew Wallace died aged 77.
When is Lew Wallace’s birthday?
Lew Wallace’s recorded birthday is April 10.
Where was Lew Wallace born?
Lew Wallace was born in Brookville, United States.
When did Lew Wallace die?
Lew Wallace died on February 15, 1905.