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Winfield Scott Hancock was born in February 14, 1824
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Father: Benjamin Franklin and Elizabeth Hoxwell Hancock. Had a twin relative named Hillary Baker Hancock.
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He went to West Point in 1844
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Married a rich girl named Almeria Hancock. Also had two children.
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Civil War
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He was important to this war. The Union won in July 3 with the death of 51000 casualties.
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Battle in Gettysburg was located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. War against Union vs Confederate. The leaders were George Meade as the union and Robert E Lee as the confederate. Known as the most important and also the turning point of the Civil War.
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Winfield Scott Hancock ded in Governors Island at the age of 61.
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Hancock made a Presidential Campaign in 1880. But was unsuccessful.
