Benjamin Alvord (mathematician)
Benjamin Alvord (August 18, 1813 – October 16, 1884) was an American soldier, mathematician, and botanist.
Benjamin Alvord | |
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Brigadier General Benjamin Alvord | |
| Born | August 18, 1813 Rutland, Vermont |
| Died | October 16, 1884 (aged 71) Washington, D.C. |
| Place of burial | Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland, Vermont |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1833–1880 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 4th U.S. Infantry |
| Commands held | District of Oregon Paymaster-General of the United States Army |
| Battles/wars | Indian Wars American Civil War |
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