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Events on Saturday 14 February 1891 1
1820 – 1891William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891)Died 14 February 1891, aged 71American Union general famous for his destructive March to the Sea during the Civil War, which helped break the Confederacy's capacity to fight. He later served as Commanding General of the US Army. His scorched-earth tactics made him one of the most controversial commanders of the war.