Lew Wallace

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lew Wallace
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1827(1827-04-10)
Age	197
Date Of Death	1905-02-15
Birthplace	Brookville
Country	United States
Birth City	Indiana
Horoscope	Aries

Lew Wallace Biography

Lew Wallace is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on April 10, 1827 in Brookville, Indiana, United States. He was an American lawyer, Union General, politician, author, and he wrote the novel Ben-Hur, A Tale of the Christ. Later, it was adapted into four movies.

He fought in the Civil War under He fought under Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War..

In 1852, he married Susan Arnold Elston; they had one child together.

Lew Wallace Net Worth

Lew Wallace is one of the richest Novelist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lew Wallace 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was studying law, but decided to pause his studies in order to start a militia.

In 1856, he was elected to the Indiana State Senate.

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Who is Lew Wallace Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Lew Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lew Wallace celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Lew Wallace

1. Lew Wallace was a Union general in the American Civil War.
2. He wrote the novel “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.”
3. Wallace served as governor of New Mexico Territory.
4. He negotiated peace with Navajo and Apache tribes.
5. Wallace was appointed U.S. Minister to Turkey by President Garfield.
6. His home in Crawfordsville, Indiana is now a museum.
7. Wallace’s father was also a governor and congressman.
8. He studied law and became an attorney before his military career.
9. “Ben-Hur” has been adapted into several films, including an Oscar-winning version in 1959.
10. Wallace is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

What was Lew Wallace famous for?

Lewis Wallace, byname Lew Wallace, (born April 10, 1827, Brookville, Indiana, U.S.—died February 15, 1905, Crawfordsville, Indiana), American soldier, lawyer, diplomat, and author who is principally remembered for his historical novel Ben-Hur.

Why is Lew Wallace famous in the Civil War?

Following the end of the war in 1865, Wallace served on the military court that tried those involved with Lincoln’s assassination , and he was president of the commission that tried and convicted Confederate Captain Henry Wirz, commander of the notorious Andersonville Prison in Georgia.

Did Lew Wallace meet Billy the Kid?

Lew Wallace met Billy the Kid at Squire Wilson’s home in Lincoln, New Mexico, on March 17, 1879.

When did Lew Wallace wrote Ben-Hur?

First edition, 1880
AuthorLew Wallace
Genre| Historical fiction, Christian literature
Publisher| Harper & Brothers
Publication date| November 12, 1880

Who wrote Ben Hurr?

Lew Wallace