Earl Van Dorn

Confederate States Army general (1820–1863)
Person human Q1246956
Earl Van Dorn
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Earl Van Dorn

Summary

Earl Van Dorn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Claiborne County[2]. He was born on September 17, 1820[3]. He passed away in Spring Hill[4]. He died on May 7, 1863[5]. He worked as an army officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Claiborne County[2], Earl Van Dorn…
  • Earl Van Dorn passed away in Spring Hill[4].
  • Earl Van Dorn was born on September 17, 1820[3].
  • Earl Van Dorn died on May 7, 1863[5].
  • Burial took place at Wintergreen Cemetery[8].
  • Earl Van Dorn's father was Peter Aaron Van Dorn[9].
  • Earl Van Dorn held citizenship in Confederate States of America[10].
  • Earl Van Dorn worked as an army officer[6].
  • Earl Van Dorn's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[11].
  • Earl Van Dorn is recorded as male[12].
  • Earl Van Dorn's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Earl Van Dorn's military branch is recorded as United States Army[14].
  • Earl Van Dorn's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[15].
  • Earl Van Dorn's Commons category is recorded as Earl Van Dorn[16].
  • Earl Van Dorn's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[17].
  • Earl Van Dorn was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[18].
  • Earl Van Dorn was part of the conflict American Indian Wars[19].
  • Earl Van Dorn was part of the conflict American Civil War[20].
  • Earl Van Dorn's family name is recorded as Van Dorn[21].
  • Earl Van Dorn's given name is recorded as Earl[22].
  • Earl Van Dorn's manner of death is recorded as homicide[23].
  • Earl Van Dorn's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Earl Van Dorn's military unit is recorded as Trans-Mississippi District[25].
  • Earl Van Dorn's military unit is recorded as Army of the West[26].
  • Earl Van Dorn's military unit is recorded as Army of West Tennessee[27].

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Origins and Family

Earl Van Dorn was born in Claiborne County[2]. He was born on September 17, 1820[3]. His father was Peter Aaron Van Dorn[9].

Education

Earl Van Dorn's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[11].

Career and Affiliations

Earl Van Dorn's professions included army officer[6].

Death and Burial

Earl Van Dorn died on May 7, 1863[5]. He passed away in Spring Hill[4]. Burial took place at Wintergreen Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Earl Van Dorn ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (305 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Earl Van Dorn born?

Born in Claiborne County[2], Earl Van Dorn…

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 army officer[6].

Where did Earl Van Dorn go to school?

Earl Van Dorn was educated at United States Military Academy[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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