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Horatio Gibson

Photograph of Horatio Gibson Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Horatio
Surname
Gibson
Occupation
Brigadier General

The Name Horatio

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Derived from the Roman family name Horatius, possibly meaning 'keeper of the hours' or of uncertain meaning.
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