J.E.B. Stuart
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.
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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 31) Richmond, Virginia | (aged
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 | ![]() Major General (CSA) |
Commands held | Cavalry Corps, Army of Northern Virginia |
Battles/wars | Bleeding Kansas American Civil War |
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Sources
- Eicher, pp. 517–18.
- Thomas, p. 151; Davis, p. 237.
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