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Benjamin Lincoln Biography and Timeline

Follow Benjamin Lincoln through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Benjamin Lincoln, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1781–1787Years on this page

1781

Secretary of State for War

Secretary of State for War · Government / Government of USA

Appointed Secretary of State for War by Congress

Role range: 1781-1783

1787

Shays Rebellion

Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander of the forces which suppress Shays Rebellion

Records, sources and methodology

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