William Rosecrans, American general and politician (born 1819)

William Starke Rosecrans was an American inventor, coal-oil company executive, diplomat, politician, and U.S. Army officer. He gained fame for his role as a Union general during the American Civil War. He was the victor at prominent battles in the Western theater of the American Civil War. However, his military career ended after his disastrous defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga in 1863.

March 11 is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 295 days remain until the end of the year.