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John Pope

John Pope
John Pope Profile
NameJohn Pope
NicknamesNone widely known
BirthMarch 16, 1822
DeathSeptember 23, 1892
Lifespan70 years
BuriedBellefontaine Cemetery, St. Louis
Home StateIllinois
CollegeWest Point
ArmyUnion
BranchInfantry
Highest RankMajor General
Major BattlesIsland Number Ten, Siege of Corinth, Second Bull Run
WoundsNo recorded in major battles

Sources:
American Battlefield Trust. “John Pope.” Accessed September 23, 2025. https://www.battlefields.org/biographies/john-pope

National Park Service. “John Pope.” Fort Scott National Historic Site. Accessed September 23, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/fosc/learn/historyculture/john-pope.htm

Encyclopedia Virginia. “John Pope (1822–1892).” Accessed September 23, 2025. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/pope-john-1822-1892/

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