John Schofield

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Union Army general (1831–1906)
Person human Q996047
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John Schofield

Summary

John Schofield is a human[1]. He was born in Chautauqua County[2]. He was born on September 29, 1831[3]. He died in St. Augustine[4]. He died on March 4, 1906[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (974 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Schofield's place of birth was Chautauqua County[2].
  • John Schofield died in St. Augustine[4].
  • John Schofield was born on September 29, 1831[3].
  • John Schofield died on March 4, 1906[5].
  • Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[8].
  • John Schofield held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John Schofield's professions included military officer[6].
  • John Schofield held the position of United States Secretary of War[10].
  • John Schofield held the position of Commanding General of the United States Army[11].
  • John Schofield was employed by Washington University in St. Louis[12].
  • John Schofield's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[13].
  • John Schofield received the Medal of Honor[14].
  • John Schofield is recorded as male[15].
  • John Schofield's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • John Schofield was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].
  • John Schofield's military branch is recorded as Union Army[18].
  • John Schofield's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • John Schofield's Commons category is recorded as John McAllister Schofield[20].
  • John Schofield's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[21].
  • John Schofield was part of the conflict American Civil War[22].
  • John Schofield's family name is recorded as Schofield[23].
  • John Schofield's given name is recorded as John[24].
  • John Schofield's given name is recorded as McAllister[25].
  • John Schofield's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John McAllister Schofield[26].
  • John Schofield's Commons gallery is recorded as John McAllister Schofield[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Schofield's place of birth was Chautauqua County[2]. He was born on September 29, 1831[3].

Education

John Schofield was educated at United States Military Academy[13].

Career and Affiliations

John Schofield's professions included military officer[6]. Among his employers was Washington University in St. Louis[12]. Positions held include United States Secretary of War[10], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1789[30] and Commanding General of the United States Army[11], a military rank[31], in United States[32], founded in 1775[33].

Recognition

John Schofield received the Medal of Honor[14].

Personal Life

John Schofield was affiliated with the Republican Party[17].

Death and Burial

John Schofield died on March 4, 1906[5]. He passed away in St. Augustine[4]. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

John Schofield ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (974 views/month, #7,071 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was John Schofield born?

John Schofield was born in Chautauqua County[2].

Where did John Schofield die?

John Schofield passed away in St. Augustine[4].

What did John Schofield do for work?

John Schofield worked as military officer[6].

Where did John Schofield go to school?

John Schofield was educated at United States Military Academy[13].

What awards did John Schofield receive?

Honors received include Medal of Honor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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