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Nathaniel Lyon: First US General to Die During the Civil War - Connecticut History

Summary by connecticuthistory.org
By Emma Wiley Nathaniel Lyon became nationally famous as the first US general killed during the Civil War. As a career soldier, Lyon served in several wars, participated in the massacre of Indigenous people in California, and led troops against proslavery forces in Missouri. Lyon’s death provided one of the first opportunities for national mourning during the Civil War. Early Life and Education Political cartoon depicting Nathaniel Lyon chasing …
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connecticuthistory.org broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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