James M. Calhoun (February 12, 1811 – October 1, 1875) was the 16th Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia during the American Civil War, best known as the recipient of Union General William T. Sherman's famous "war is cruelty" (often misquoted as "war is hell") letter.
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12 February 1811
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Died |
1 October 1875 (aged 64)
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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