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.
| James Ewell Brown Stuart | |
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| Nickname | Jeb, Beauty,[1] Knight of the Golden Spurs[2] |
| Born | February 6, 1833 Patrick County, Virginia |
| Died | May 12, 1864 (aged 31) Richmond, Virginia |
| 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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Sources
- Eicher, pp. 517–18.
- Thomas, p. 151; Davis, p. 237.
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