Alexander Asboth

Alexander Asboth
Alexander Asboth
Ambassador of the U.S. to Argentina
In office
March 12th, 1866: Presented credentials October 20th, 1866 – January 21st, 1868
Nominated byAndrew Johnson
Preceded byRobert C. Kirk
Succeeded byHenry G. Worthington
Ambassador of the U.S. to Uruguay
In office
October 2nd, 1867 – January 21, 1868
Nominated byAndrew Johnson
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byHenry G. Worthington
Personal details
Born(1811-12-18)December 18, 1811
Keszthely, Hungary
DiedJanuary 21, 1868(1868-01-21) (aged 56)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Military service
AllegianceKingdom of Hungary
United States
Branch/serviceHungarian Army
United States Army
Union Army
Years of service1836–1849 (Hungary)
1861–1865 (USA)
Rank
Battles/warsHungarian Revolution of 1848

Alexander "Sandor" Asboth (Hungarian: Asbóth Sándor, December 18, 1811 – January 21, 1868) was a Hungarian military leader best known for his victories as a Union general during the American Civil War. He also served as United States Ambassador to Argentina and as United States Ambassador to Uruguay.