Robert Gould Shaw avatar
  1. Famous Birthdays
  2. Other

Robert Gould Shaw (Other) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

love 348,010 FANS LOVE
🎉 Countdown to Robert Gould Shaw's birthday 🎂
  • -- Days
  • -- Hours
  • -- Minutes
  • -- Seconds
Robert Gould Shaw
Robert Gould Shaw was a United States Army officer during the American Civil War. Born into an important Boston abolitionist family, he accepted the command of the first all-black regiment in the northeast. In favor of the promised equal treatment for his men, he encouraged the men to decline their salaries until it was equal to the white. He commanded his regiment during the Second Battle at Fort Wagner in July 1863. They attacked a beach near Charleston, South Carolina, and Shaw was shot dead as he led his men to the railing. of the Alliance Fort. Although the regiment was overwhelmed by fire from the defensive lines and repelled and suffered many casualties, the leadership of Shaw and the regiment became legendary. They inspired hundreds of thousands of other African-Americans to join the Union by helping turn the tide of war to ultimate victory.
BornOctober 10, 1837, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJuly 18, 1863, Fort Wagner, South Carolina, U.S.
Place of burialBeaufort National Cemetery
Service/branchU.S. Army (Union Army)
Years of service1861–1863
RankColonel
Unit7th New York Militia, 2nd Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry
Commands held54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Grimball's Landing, Second Battle of Fort Wagner †

About Robert Gould Shaw

Other Robert Gould Shaw was born on October 10, 1837 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States (He dies at the age of 25, on July 18, 1863).

During the American Civil War, he commanded the all-black 54th Massachusetts regiment. Despite the fact that he was white, he was killed in action in 1863 and has been posthumously honored and honoured for his solidarity with the black soldiers he commanded.

All info about Robert Gould Shaw can be found here. This article will clarify all information about Robert Gould Shaw: bio, age, facts, income, family, relationship and breakup...

Robert Gould Shaw before becoming famous

Robert Gould Shaw was born in the Zodiac sign Libra (The Scales), and 1837 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rooster (雞).

He enlisted in the Union Army on April 19, 1861, and was promoted to second lieutenant five weeks later. He came from a well-to-do family of abolitionists.

Achievement of Robert Gould Shaw

He was also noted for the more than 200 letters he sent throughout the war, some of which described war crimes perpetrated in Darien, Georgia. Harvard University houses the collection.

Robert Gould Shaw's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Francis and Sarah Shaw gave birth to him. In May 1863, fewer than three months before his death, he married Anna Haggerty.

Robert Gould Shaw Collabed with

Glory, a 1989 film starring Movie Actor Matthew Broderick, was based on the narrative of the 54th regiment.

Robert Gould Shaw Income & Net worth

Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Robert Gould Shaw.

Robert Gould Shaw Height and Weight

How tall is Robert Gould Shaw? Information about Robert Gould Shaw height in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by AllFamous.org. Or you can contact us to let us know how tall of Robert Gould Shaw.

People also ask about Robert Gould Shaw

What is Robert Gould Shaw's real name?

When is Robert Gould Shaw's birthday?

When did Robert Gould Shaw die?

At what age did Robert Gould Shaw die?

Where is Robert Gould Shaw from?

When was Robert Gould Shaw born?

Reference: Wikipedia, Tiktok, Youtube, Instagram and Twitter.

Latest information about Robert Gould Shaw updated on March 10 2023.