John Pope Cook, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Pope Cook

Illinois politician and a general in the Union Army

Date of Birth: 12-Jun-1825

Place of Birth: Belleville, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 13-Oct-1910

Profession: politician, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

John Pope Cook (June 12, 1825 – October 13, 1910) was an Illinois politician and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
He served in the Western Theater and played a prominent role in securing the Union victory at the Battle of Fort Donelson, helping to force the surrender of the defenders. He was the second Congressman from Illinois.
In 1855 he was Mayor of Springfield and 1856 he became the Sheriff of Sangamon County.
In 1861 he gathered troops after the bombardment of Confederate of Fort Sumter and after that became colonel of the 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. In 1864 he got a promotion to brigadier general.