Wesley Merritt | |
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1st American Military Governor of the Philippines | |
In office August 14, 1898 – August 30, 1898 | |
Preceded by | Diego de los Ríos (as Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines) |
Succeeded by | Elwell Stephen Otis |
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Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | June 16, 1836
Died | December 3, 1910 Natural Bridge, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 74)
Spouse(s) | Caroline Warren Merritt (1849 – June 12, 1893); Laura Williams Merritt |
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Years of service | 1860–1900 |
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Battles/wars | List
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Wesley Merritt (June 16, 1836 – December 3, 1910)[1] was an American major general who served in the cavalry of the United States Army during the American Civil War, American Indian Wars, and Spanish–American War. Following the latter war, he became the first American Military Governor of the Philippines.