Earl Van Dorn
Confederate States Army general (1820–1863)
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Summary
Earl Van Dorn was born on September 17, 1820[1], in Claiborne County[2]. He died on May 7, 1863[3], in Spring Hill[4]. He worked as an army officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,612 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Port Gibson[7]
- Place of burial: Wintergreen Cemetery[8]
- Father: Peter Aaron Van Dorn[9]
- Country of citizenship: Confederate States of America[10]
- Educated at: United States Military Academy[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Military branch: United States Army[13], Confederate States Army[14]
- Commons category: Earl Van Dorn[15]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[16]
- Participated in conflict: Mexican-American War[17], American Indian Wars[18], American Civil War[19]
- Family name: Van Dorn[20]
- Given name: Earl[21]
- Manner of death: homicide[22]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23]
- Military unit: Trans-Mississippi District[24], Army of the West[25], Army of West Tennessee[26]
Why It Matters
Earl Van Dorn has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Earl Van Dorn born?
Earl Van Dorn's place of birth was Claiborne County[2].
Where did Earl Van Dorn die?
Earl Van Dorn passed away in Spring Hill[4].
Who were Earl Van Dorn's parents?
Earl Van Dorn's father was Peter Aaron Van Dorn[9].
What did Earl Van Dorn do for work?
Earl Van Dorn worked as an army officer[5].
Where did Earl Van Dorn go to school?
Earl Van Dorn was educated at United States Military Academy[11].