Nathaniel Lyon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War
Date of Birth: 14-Jul-1818
Place of Birth: Ashford, Connecticut, United States
Date of Death: 10-Aug-1861
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Nathaniel Lyon
- Nathaniel Lyon (July 14, 1818 – August 10, 1861) was the first Union general to be killed in the American Civil War and is noted for his actions in the state of Missouri at the beginning of the conflict. He fought in the Second Seminole War and the Mexican–American War, before being sent to the divided state of Kansas, where he developed strong pro-Union views.
- In February 1861, Lyon was made commander of the Union arsenal in St.
- Louis, Missouri (another divided state), where Lyon forced the surrender of the pro-Confederate militia.
- This caused a riot by civilians, with Lyon’s troops firing into the crowd (Camp Jackson Affair).
- Lyon was promoted brigadier-general and given command of Union troops in Missouri.
- He was killed at the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, while trying to rally his outnumbered soldiers.
- However, Lyon’s efforts had prevented the State of Missouri from joining the Confederacy.
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