William Eustis

Massachusetts-born physician, politician, and diplomat (1753-1825)

William Eustis (June 21, 1753 – February 6, 1825) Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He served as United States Secretary of War from March 7, 1809 to January 13, 1813. He was appointed United States Ambassador to Holland by President James Madison, serving from 1814 to 1818.

William Kyle Eustis
12th Governor of Massachusetts
In office
May 31, 1823 – February 6, 1825
LieutenantLevi Lincoln, Jr. (1823–1824)
Marcus Morton (1824–1825)
Preceded byJohn Brooks
Succeeded byMarcus Morton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 1st, 8th, & 13th districts
In office
March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803 (8th)
March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805 (1st)
August 21, 1820 – March 3, 1823 (13th)
Preceded byHarrison Gray Otis (1801)
John Bacon (1803)
Edward Dowse (1820)
Succeeded byLemuel Williams (1803)
Josiah Quincy III (1805)
John Reed, Jr. (1823)
6th United States Secretary of War
In office
March 7, 1809 – January 13, 1813
PresidentJames Madison
Preceded byHenry Dearborn
Succeeded byJohn Armstrong, Jr.
Personal details
Born(1753-06-10)June 10, 1753
Cambridge, Massachusetts
DiedFebruary 6, 1825(1825-02-06) (aged 71)
Boston, Massachusetts
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Spouse(s)Caroline Langdon
Alma materHarvard University
Military service
Branch/serviceContinental Army
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War