William Hull
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William Hull (June 24, 1753 – November 29, 1825) was an American soldier and politician. He fought in the American Revolutionary War and was appointed as Governor of Michigan Territory (1805–13), gaining large land cessions from several American Indian tribes under the Treaty of Detroit (1807). He is most widely remembered, however, as the general in the War of 1812 who surrendered Fort Detroit to the British on August 16, 1812 following the Siege of Detroit. After the battle, he was court-martialed, convicted, and sentenced to death, but he received a pardon from President James Madison and his reputation somewhat recovered.
Quick Facts 1st Governor of Michigan Territory, Appointed by ...
William Hull | |
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 William Hull circa 1800 | |
| 1st Governor of Michigan Territory | |
| In office March 22, 1805 – October 29, 1813 | |
| Appointed by | Thomas Jefferson |
| Succeeded by | Lewis Cass |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1753-06-24)June 24, 1753 Derby, Connecticut Colony, British America |
| Died | November 29, 1825(1825-11-29) (aged 72) Newton, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Children | 4 |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army United States Army |
| Years of service | 1775-83, 1812-14 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | Army of the Northwest |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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