Nathaniel Lyon

Nathaniel Lyon

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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 action in the state of Missouri at the beginning of the conflict.

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July 14 - 1818 - August 10 - 1861 - Union - General - American Civil War - Missouri

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Lyon is a controversial figure in American history. Some credit his quick action and hard line unionism for stopping the Missouri secession movement while others question his influence peddling and his role in events such as the St. Louis Massacre, which inflamed many Missourians on the secession issue (See Missouri secession)

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St. Louis Massacre - Missouri secession

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