Franklin Gardner Military person

Franklin Kitchell Gardner (January 29, 1823 – April 29, 1873) was a Confederate general in the American Civil War, noted for his service at the Siege of Port Hudson on the Mississippi. 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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Birth date	January 29, 1823
Birth place	New York City
Date of death	April 29, 1873
Place of death	Louisiana

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military operations	American Civil War Battle of Perryville Battle of Monterrey Siege of Port Hudson Mexican–American War Battle of Shiloh Siege of Veracruz Battle of Molino del Rey Battle of Churubusco
service start	1843
service end	1843