William Lenoir (general), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Lenoir (general)
American politician
Date of Birth: 08-May-1751
Place of Birth: Brunswick County, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 06-May-1839
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About William Lenoir (general)
- For other people of the same name, see William Lenoir.William Lenoir (May 8, 1751 – May 6, 1839) was an American Revolutionary War officer and prominent statesman in late 18th-century and early 19th-century North Carolina.
- Both the City of Lenoir, North Carolina and Lenoir County, North Carolina are named for him.
- Additionally, Lenoir City, Tennessee is jointly named for him and for his son, William Ballard Lenoir.
- The USS Lenoir (AKA-74) was also (indirectly) named for him.
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