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Gideon Welles (July 1, 1802 – February 11, 1878), nicknamed "Father Neptune", was the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869, a cabinet post he was awarded after supporting Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election.
Gideon Welles (1 de julio de 1802 - 11 de febrero de 1878) fue el Secretario de la Armada desde 1861 a 1869, un puesto que se ganó en el gabinete después de apoyar a Lincoln en las elecciones de 1860.
- 1 de julio de 1802, Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Adolph E. Borie
15 de abr. de 2024 · Role In: American Civil War. Anaconda plan. Gideon Welles (born July 1, 1802, Glastonbury, Conn., U.S.—died Feb. 11, 1878, Hartford, Conn.) was the U.S. secretary of the navy under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Born into a wealthy family, Welles was educated at private schools.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Gideon Welles. Title Secretary of the Navy. War & Affiliation Civil War / Union. Date of Birth - Death July 1, 1802 - February 12, 1878. Gideon Welles was born in Glastonbury, Connecticut, on July 1, 1802. Welles descended from a long line of politicians and office holders.
Gideon Welles (1 de julio de 1802 - 11 de febrero de 1878), apodado "Padre Neptune", fue el Secretario de Marina de los Estados Unidos de 1861 a 1869, un gabinete puesto que se le otorgó después de apoyar a Abraham Lincoln en las elecciones de 1860.
Gideon Welles was an important political figure in Connecticut, serving as postmaster of Hartford and editor of the Hartford Times and Hartford Evening Press. But President Abraham Lincoln appointed him Secretary of the Navy primarily because of political geography.
7 de mar. de 2021 · March 7, 2021 • Civil War and Reconstruction 1850-1877, Gideon Welles, Civil War, Glastonbury, Politics and Government, War and Defense. By Michael Marinaro. Gideon Welles was the Secretary of the United States Navy from 1861 to 1869 and a cabinet member during the presidencies of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
