William Lenoir
American politician
Died when: 87 years 363 days (1055 months)Star Sign: Taurus
William Lenoir (May 8, 1751 – May 6, 1839) was an American Revolutionary War officer and prominent statesman in late 18th-century and early 19th-century North Carolina.
Both the City of Lenoir, North Carolina and Lenoir County, North Carolina are named for him.Additionally, Lenoir City, Tennessee is jointly named for him and for his son, William Ballard Lenoir.
The USS Lenoir (AKA-74) was also (indirectly) named for him.
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