Daniel Edgar Sickles (1819-1914)
Undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and controversial political figures of 19th century America.
A repellent, yet intriguing character.
Sickles was one of the most fascinating political figures of the 1800’s. He was a lawyer, congressman, aide to a president, general, and ambassador. Most of his achievements in life were overshadowed by his unorthodox behavior. He was the first person to plead “not guilty by reason of insanity” and be acquitted. And that was just one of the many audacious episodes of his life.
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