Franklin Gardner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Confederate army general
Date of Birth: 29-Jan-1823
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 29-Apr-1873
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 
About Franklin Gardner
- Franklin Kitchell Gardner (January 29, 1823 – April 29, 1873) was a Confederate major general in the American Civil War, noted for his service at the Siege of Port Hudson on the Mississippi River.
- Gardner built extensive fortifications at this important garrison, 16,000 strong at its peak.
- At the mercy of conflicting orders, he found himself besieged and greatly outnumbered.
- His achievement at holding out for 47 days and inflicting severe losses on the enemy before surrendering has been praised by military historians.
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