George S. Patton

War Hero

Birthday November 11, 1885

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace San Gabriel, CA

DEATH DATE Dec 21, 1945 (60)

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About

Four-star United States Army general and iconic commander who led a succession of victorious attacks in Italy, France, and Germany during World War II.

Before Fame

He attended the Virginia Military Institute and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Trivia

He finished fifth in the pentathlon event at the 1912 Summer Olympic Games.

Family Life

His grandfather Benjamin Davis Wilson was a politician.

Associated With

He was portrayed by actor George C. Scott in the 1970 biographical film Patton.

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