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William Mahone (December 1, 1826 – October 8, 1895) was an Confederate States Army General, civil engineer, railroad executive, prominent Virginia Readjuster and ardent supporter of former slaves. As a young man, Mahone was prominent in building Virginia's roads and railroads.
William Mahone (Condado de Southampton, 1 de dezembro de 1826 — Washington, D.C., 8 de outubro de 1895) foi um político e engenheiro civil americano. [ 1 ] Quando jovem, Mahone ficou conhecido pela construção de estradas e ferrovias de Virgínia . [ 2 ]
Republican Party. Role In: American Civil War. William Mahone (born Dec. 1, 1826, Southampton County, Va., U.S.—died Oct. 8, 1895, Washington, D.C.) was an American railroad magnate and general of the Confederacy who led Virginia’s “Readjuster” reform movement from 1879 to 1882.
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22 de dez. de 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of William Mahone, a Virginia-born leader who fought in the Civil War, built railroads, and founded the Readjuster Party. Explore his early years, Civil War service, political career, and legacy in this encyclopedia entry.
12 de jan. de 2024 · Learn about the life and career of William Mahone, a prominent Confederate officer who fought in many major battles and became a senator after the war. Find out how he earned his nickname \"Little Billy\" and his promotion to major general.
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William Mahone was the President and Superintendent of the Norfolk & Petersburg Railroad before the Civil War. When the war began, he was appointed Colonel of the 6th Virginia Infantry and served in the Norfolk area of Virginia where he helped construct Confederate defenses before the Battle of Drewry's Bluff.
26 de out. de 2015 · William Mahone and the Readjusters were attempting to sculpt a radically new Virginia, one that could well serve as a model for a New South. Such change drew criticism. Mahone was viewed by many as a selfish traitor, betraying the Southern cause and way of life for his own personal gain.
