William Seward was a prominent American Politician who served as the U.S. Secretary of State and the twelfth Governor of New York. He was born in May 16, 1801 and is best known for his involvement in the purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867. He also survived an attack on his life the same night as Lincoln's assassination. His net worth and salary are unknown.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
U.S. Secretary of State and member of Lincoln's infamous team of rivals who purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. He was also the twelfth Governor of New York and he survived an attack on his life the same night as Lincoln's assassination.
Before Fame
In 1820, he graduated from Union College with a law degree.
Trivia
The city, Seward, in Alaska is named after him.
Family Life
He married Frances Miller in October 1824 and the couple had five children together.
Associated With
He served as the Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln.
