John Watts de Peyster
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Summary
John Watts de Peyster was born on March 9, 1821[1], in New York City[2]. He died on May 4, 1907[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], military historian[6], historian[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1821[10]
- Date of death: 1907[11]
- Place of burial: Trinity Churchyard[12]
- Father: Frederic de Peyster[13]
- Mother: Mary Justina Watts[14]
- Child: John Watts de Peyster, Jr.[15], Johnston de Peyster[16]
- Country of citizenship: United States[17]
- Position held: Adjutant General of New York[18]
- Educated at: Columbia University[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Military branch: Union Army[21]
- Commons category: John Watts de Peyster[22]
- Military, police or special rank: brevet[23]
- Participated in conflict: American Civil War[24]
- Family name: De Peyster[25]
- Given name: John[26]
- Described by source: Library of the World's Best Literature[27], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
Why It Matters
John Watts de Peyster is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was John Watts de Peyster born?
John Watts de Peyster's place of birth was New York City[2].
Where did John Watts de Peyster die?
John Watts de Peyster passed away in New York City[4].
Who were John Watts de Peyster's parents?
John Watts de Peyster's father was Frederic de Peyster[13]. John Watts de Peyster's mother was Mary Justina Watts[14].
What did John Watts de Peyster do for work?
John Watts de Peyster worked as a military officer[5], military historian[6], historian[7], and writer[8].
Where did John Watts de Peyster go to school?
John Watts de Peyster was educated at Columbia University[19].