Joseph E. Johnston

Confederate general (1807-1891)
Person human Q439669
Joseph E. Johnston
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Joseph E. Johnston

Summary

Joseph E. Johnston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Farmville[2]. He was born on February 3, 1807[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on March 21, 1891[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and army officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,308 views/month, #6,618 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Joseph E. Johnston was born in Farmville[2].
  • Joseph E. Johnston died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Joseph E. Johnston was born on February 3, 1807[3].
  • Joseph E. Johnston died on March 21, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Green Mount Cemetery[9].
  • Joseph E. Johnston's father was Peter Johnston, Jr.[10].
  • Joseph E. Johnston's mother was Mary Valentine Johnston[11].
  • Joseph E. Johnston held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Joseph E. Johnston worked as a politician[6].
  • Joseph E. Johnston's professions included army officer[7].
  • Joseph E. Johnston held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[13].
  • Joseph E. Johnston held the position of Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[14].
  • Joseph E. Johnston's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[15].
  • Joseph E. Johnston is recorded as male[16].
  • Joseph E. Johnston's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Joseph E. Johnston was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].
  • Joseph E. Johnston's military branch is recorded as United States Army[19].
  • Joseph E. Johnston's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[20].
  • Joseph E. Johnston's Commons category is recorded as Joseph E. Johnston[21].
  • Joseph E. Johnston's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[23].
  • Joseph E. Johnston was part of the conflict Mexican-American War[24].
  • Joseph E. Johnston was part of the conflict Seminole Wars[25].
  • Joseph E. Johnston was part of the conflict First Battle of Bull Run[26].
  • Joseph E. Johnston was part of the conflict Battle of Seven Pines[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Farmville[2], Joseph E. Johnston… he was born on February 3, 1807[3]. His father was Peter Johnston, Jr.[10]. His mother was Mary Valentine Johnston[11].

Education

Joseph E. Johnston's education included a stint at United States Military Academy[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and army officer[7]. Positions held include member of the United States House of Representatives[13], a member of parliament[28], in United States[29] and Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[14].

Personal Life

Joseph E. Johnston was affiliated with the Democratic Party[18].

Death and Burial

Joseph E. Johnston died on March 21, 1891[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[23]. Burial took place at Green Mount Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Joseph E. Johnston ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,308 views/month, #6,618 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Joseph E. Johnston born?

Joseph E. Johnston was born in Farmville[2].

Where did Joseph E. Johnston die?

Joseph E. Johnston died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Joseph E. Johnston's parents?

Joseph E. Johnston's father was Peter Johnston, Jr.[10]. Joseph E. Johnston's mother was Mary Valentine Johnston[11].

What did Joseph E. Johnston do for work?

Joseph E. Johnston worked as politician[6] and army officer[7].

Where did Joseph E. Johnston go to school?

Joseph E. Johnston was educated at United States Military Academy[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Ohmyerica · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Center for jewish history person id 118517
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14134]]: 118517, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/278837145|Johnston, Joseph E. (Joseph Eggleston) (#278837145)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catal"
  2. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, army officer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32086|batch #32086]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (28)"
  3. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Educated at United States Military Academy
    Occupation
    Manner of death natural causes
    + 29 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30848|batch #30848]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (5)"
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