Charles Heywood, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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9th Commandant of the Marine Corps
Date of Birth: 03-Oct-1839
Place of Birth: Waterville, Maine, United States
Date of Death: 26-Feb-1915
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Charles Heywood
- Major General Charles Heywood (October 3, 1839 – February 26, 1915) was the ninth Commandant of the Marine Corps.
- He served as an officer for over 45 years and was the first Marine to reach the rank of major general.
- During Heywood's term as Commandant, the size of the Corps more than tripled, from 2,175 Marines to 7,810 total.
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