Full Name: John Pope Born: March 16, 1822 Place of Birth: Louisville, Kentucky North or South: North Other Professions: He was in the Mexican War, engineering and topographical duty, Army service, fought Indians, retired in 1886. War Service Highlights: He commanded the Army of Virginia at Second Bull Run. Nickname: None Died: September 23, 1892 Place of Death: Sandusky, Ohio Interesting Facts: Pope was blamed for losing the battle of Bull Run by many. Because of this, he was not employed again until 1882, when he was returned to the rank of major general.