Portrait of Gideon Welles. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Gideon Welles

Born

American government official; United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869 (1802–1878).

Quick Facts

Died
1878-02-11
Occupation
journalist · lawyer · politician · editor
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Glastonbury

Relationships

Gideon Welles is the child of Samuel Welles Jr. and Ann Hale.

Family

Education

Gideon Welles’s education and training.

  • Norwich University
  • Cheshire Academy

Languages

Other languages

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q2303939 ↗
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