John Pope
American general in Civil War
Born
March 16th, 1822
203 years ago
Died
1892
133 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a Union general during the American Civil War. Led the Army of Virginia in 1862 and commanded troops at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Defeated at the hands of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, he was later appointed to command the Department of the Northwest during the Indian Wars. Contributed to military operations in the West and was involved in various campaigns against Native American tribes.
Commanded the Army of Virginia
Led troops at the Second Battle of Bull Run
Participated in the Indian Wars
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