TIL: The writer of Ben-Hur was a Union General, a Governor, and an Ambassador. He even has a museum in his hometown in Indiana. Lew Wallace seemingly had a crazy and awesome life.

https://www.ben-hur.com/

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/154xbpn/til_the_writer_of_benhur_was_a_union_general_a/