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Franz Sigel

American teacher, newspaperman, politician, and Union general

b. 1824 CE – d. 1902 CE World The Atlantic Lands

Franz Sigel (November 18, 1824 – August 21, 1902) is a German military officer, revolutionist and immigrant to the United States who is a teacher, newspaperman, politician, and serves as a Union major general in the American Civil War.

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Moran, J. (2017). Franz Sigel. History Atlas. Retrieved 29 September 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/franz-sigel/

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