James Longstreet
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Summary
James Longstreet was born on January 8, 1821[1], in Edgefield County[2]. He died on January 2, 1904[3], in Gainesville[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], and army officer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,421 views/month, #5,780 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Alta Vista Cemetery[10]
- Father: James Longstreet[11]
- Mother: Mary Anne Dent[12]
- Spouse: Helen Dortch Longstreet[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14], Confederate States of America[15]
- Position held: United States Ambassador to Turkey[16], ambassador[17]
- Educated at: United States Military Academy[18], Academy of Richmond County[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Republican Party[21]
- Military branch: United States Army[22], Confederate States Army[23]
- Commons category: James Longstreet[24]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[25]
- Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library[26], Louis Round Wilson Library[27]
- Participated in conflict: Mexican-American War[28], American Civil War[29]
- Family name: Longstreet[30]
- Given name: James[31]
- Allegiance: Confederate States of America[32]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Name in native language: James Longstreet[35]
Why It Matters
James Longstreet has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was James Longstreet born?
James Longstreet was born in Edgefield County[2].
Where did James Longstreet die?
James Longstreet passed away in Gainesville[4].
Who were James Longstreet's parents?
James Longstreet's father was James Longstreet[11]. James Longstreet's mother was Mary Anne Dent[12].
Who was James Longstreet married to?
James Longstreet's spouses include Helen Dortch Longstreet[13].
What did James Longstreet do for work?
James Longstreet worked as a diplomat[5], military officer[6], military personnel[7], and army officer[8].
Where did James Longstreet go to school?
James Longstreet was educated at United States Military Academy[18] and Academy of Richmond County[19].