Albert G. Lawrence

Albert G. Lawrence
Gen. Albert Gallatin Lawrence, ca. 1865
United States Minister
to Costa Rica
In office
January 18, 1867 – June 24, 1868
PresidentAndrew Johnson
Preceded byCharles N. Riotte
Succeeded byJacob Beeson Blair
Personal details
Born
Albert Gallatin Lawrence

(1836-04-14)April 14, 1836
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 1887(1887-01-01) (aged 50)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Spouse
Eveline McLean Taylor Kingsbury
(m. 1865; div. 1879)
Children1
Parent(s)William Beach Lawrence
Esther Rogers Gracie
Alma materHarvard College
Harvard Law School
Known for"Hero of Fort Fisher"[1]
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Brevet Brigadier General
Commands2nd United States Colored Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War:
 • 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher

Albert Gallatin Lawrence (April 14, 1836 – January 1, 1887) was an American diplomat and soldier.

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