Birthdate: October 12, 1818
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Died: September 25, 1900
Elizabeth Van Lew was a prominent American abolitionist and philanthropist who played a crucial role in establishing and managing an extensive spy network for the Union Army during the American Civil War. Despite encountering false accusations about her life, her professional contributions are best recorded in a 2002 biography by University of Virginia professor Elizabeth R. Varon. Through her espionage work, Van Lew significantly aided the Union forces by providing valuable intelligence, which ultimately contributed to the Union’s triumph in the Civil War.
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