John G. Foster

Union army general (1823–1874)
Person human Q782549
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John G. Foster

Summary

John G. Foster is a human[1]. Born in Whitefield[2], he… he was born on May 27, 1823[3]. He died in Nashua[4]. He died on September 2, 1874[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John G. Foster's place of birth was Whitefield[2].
  • John G. Foster passed away in Nashua[4].
  • John G. Foster was born on May 27, 1823[3].
  • John G. Foster died on September 2, 1874[5].
  • Burial took place at Universalist Church Cemetery[8].
  • John G. Foster held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John G. Foster worked as a military officer[6].
  • John G. Foster's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[10].
  • John G. Foster is recorded as male[11].
  • John G. Foster's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John G. Foster's military branch is recorded as Union Army[13].
  • John G. Foster's military branch is recorded as United States Army[14].
  • John G. Foster's Commons category is recorded as John G. Foster[15].
  • John G. Foster's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[16].
  • John G. Foster was part of the conflict American Civil War[17].
  • John G. Foster was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[18].
  • John G. Foster's family name is recorded as Foster[19].
  • John G. Foster's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John G. Foster's given name is recorded as Gray[21].
  • John G. Foster's allegiance is recorded as United States[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Whitefield[2], John G. Foster… he was born on May 27, 1823[3].

Education

John G. Foster's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[10].

Career and Affiliations

John G. Foster's professions included military officer[6].

Death and Burial

John G. Foster died on September 2, 1874[5]. He died in Nashua[4]. He is buried at Universalist Church Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

John G. Foster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was John G. Foster born?

Born in Whitefield[2], John G. Foster…

Where did John G. Foster die?

John G. Foster passed away in Nashua[4].

What did John G. Foster do for work?

John G. Foster worked as military officer[6].

Where did John G. Foster go to school?

John G. Foster was educated at United States Military Academy[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Nashua
    Instance of human
    Given name John, Gray
    Military, police or special rank major general
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