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Frederick William Bardwell

1832–1878

United States

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Frederick William Bardwell (March 13, 1832 – August 17, 1878) was a professor of astronomy, mathematics and engineering at the University of Kansas who led the 3rd U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment, raised in Philadelphia, during the American Civil War.

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