Gordon of Khartoum

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Sudan
the fall of Khartoum.
the_British_Empire.
the_history_of_Sudan.
the_British_colonial_administration.
the_British_military.
the_Mahdist_War.
the_history_of_British_military_interventions.
the_legacy_of_British_imperialism.
gptkbp:awards Order of the Bath
gptkbp:birthDate 1833-01-28
gptkbp:birthPlace Woolwich,_London,_England
gptkbp:celebrates statues and memorials
gptkbp:contributedTo British_military_history.
gptkbp:deathDate 1885-01-26
gptkbp:deathPlace Khartoum,_Sudan
gptkbp:depictedIn films and literature
gptkbp:diedIn Siege_of_Khartoum.
gptkbp:education gptkb:Royal_Military_Academy,_Woolwich
gptkbp:famousFor his humanitarian efforts.
his_efforts_to_end_slavery_in_Sudan.
his_role_as_Governor-General_of_Sudan.
gptkbp:famousQuote I am a soldier, and I will die a soldier.
gptkbp:fate killed in action
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Charles_George_Gordon
gptkbp:historicalContext 19th century British colonialism.
gptkbp:historicalSignificance symbol_of_British_imperialism.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gordon of Khartoum
gptkbp:influenced subsequent military leaders.
modern perceptions of colonialism.
British_military_policy.
British_public_opinion.
the_British_approach_to_colonial_governance.
the_course_of_Sudanese_history.
the_development_of_Sudan.
the_future_of_Sudan.
the_perception_of_British_colonialism.
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Christianity
Victorian values.
gptkbp:involvedIn Second Sudanese War
gptkbp:knownFor gptkb:Gordon_of_Khartoum
gptkb:Gordon_Pasha
his contributions to military strategy.
his efforts to promote peace.
his legacy in military history.
his bravery and leadership.
his humanitarian missions.
his humanitarian principles.
his strategic military tactics.
his writings and correspondence.
his writings on military affairs.
his_impact_on_Sudanese_society.
his_leadership_in_Sudan.
his_role_in_the_Anglo-Egyptian_administration.
his_role_in_the_Sudan_Campaign.
his_role_in_the_defense_of_Khartoum.
his_strong_Christian_faith.
gptkbp:legacy Gordon's_death_led_to_public_outcry_in_Britain.
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:notableBattle gptkb:Battle_of_Khartoum
gptkbp:notableFor defending_Khartoum
gptkbp:occupation military officer
gptkbp:participatesIn Anglo-Egyptian_Sudan.
gptkbp:rank Major General
gptkbp:serviceYears 1852-1885
gptkbp:spouse unmarried