Franz Sigel

Full Name: Franz Sigel

Born: November 18, 1824

Place of Birth: Baden, Germany

North or South: North

Other Professions: German army officer, revolutionary, emigrated to US, teacher, Journalist, pension agent.

War Service Highlights: He commanded First Corps at Second Bull Run.

Nickname: None

Died: August 21, 1902

Place of Death: New York, New York

Interesting Facts: He resigned from the German army in 1847 and became involved in radical politics. He took part in the German Revolution in 1848, and was forced to go to Switzerland after that. He commanded the 4th Brigade of the Army of Southwest Missouri from January to February, 1862.


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