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William Walker - Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County
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Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County marker no. 35 - William Walker
Waymark Code: WM8NX
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2006
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William Walker
"Grey-eyed Man of Destiny"
Born May 8, 1824, Walker moved to this site from 6th Ave. N. in 1840. In early life he was doctor, lawyer, and journalist. He invaded Mexico in 1853 with 46 men and proclaimed himself Pres., Republic of Lower California. Led force into Nicaragua in 1855; was elected its Pres. in 1856. In attempt to wage war on Honduras was captured and executed Sept. 13, 1860.
Historical Commission of Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County
no. 35 Erected 1970
Marker reads the same on both sides.
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William Walker information on Wikipedia