Joseph E. Johnston
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Summary
Joseph E. Johnston was born on February 3, 1807[1], in Farmville[2]. He died on March 21, 1891[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and army officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,435 views/month, #6,618 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Green Mount Cemetery[8]
- Father: Peter Johnston, Jr.[9]
- Mother: Mary Valentine Johnston[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[12], Member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia[13]
- Educated at: United States Military Academy[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[16]
- Military branch: United States Army[17], Confederate States Army[18]
- Commons category: Joseph E. Johnston[19]
- Military, police or special rank: general[20]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[21]
- Participated in conflict: Mexican-American War[22], Seminole Wars[23], First Battle of Bull Run[24], Battle of Seven Pines[25], Atlanta campaign[26], Battle of Bentonville[27]
- Family name: Johnston[28]
- Given name: Joseph[29]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[30]
- Allegiance: United States[31], Confederate States of America[32]
- Manner of death: natural causes[33]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[35], The New Student's Reference Work[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Commons Creator page: Joseph E. Johnston[38]
- Name in native language: Joseph E. Johnston[39]
- Social classification: slave owner[40]
Why It Matters
Joseph E. Johnston has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
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.[9]. Joseph E. Johnston's mother was Mary Valentine Johnston[10].
What did Joseph E. Johnston do for work?
Joseph E. Johnston worked as a politician[5] and army officer[6].
Where did Joseph E. Johnston go to school?
Joseph E. Johnston was educated at United States Military Academy[14].