William Preston (Kentucky), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Preston (Kentucky)

Confederate Army general

Date of Birth: 16-Oct-1816

Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Date of Death: 21-Sep-1887

Profession: lawyer, politician, diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

William Preston (October 16, 1816 – September 21, 1887) was an American lawyer, politician, and ambassador.
He also was a brigadier general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.