William Henry Bissell Politician

William Henry Bissell (April 25, 1811 – March 18, 1860) was the 11th Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1857 until his death. He was one of the first successful Republican Party candidates, winning the election of 1856 just two years after the founding of his party.

Personal facts

William Henry Bissell
Birth dateApril 25, 1811
Birth place
Hartwick New York
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathMarch 18, 1860
Place of death
Springfield Illinois

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military operations
Battle of Buena Vista
military branch
United States Army
military rank
Colonel (United States)
party
Republican Party (United States)
Democratic Party (United States)
successor

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