J.E.B. Stuart
Confederate cavalry general (1833–1864)
James Ewell Brown Stuart (1833-1864) was a general in the Confederate army during the American Civil War. He was from Virginia. During the war, he was known for dangerous things he did while riding a horse. He was killed at the Battle of Yellow Tavern in 1864.
James Ewell Brown Stuart | |
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Nickname | Jeb, Beauty,[1] Knight of the Golden Spurs[2] |
Born | Patrick County, Virginia | February 6, 1833
Died | May 12, 1864 Richmond, Virginia | (aged 31)
Place of burial | Hollywood Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America Confederate States of America |
Service/branch | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1854–61 (USA) 1861–64 (CSA) |
Rank | Captain (USA) Major General (CSA) |
Commands held | Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia |
Battles/wars | Bleeding Kansas American Civil War |
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