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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J.E.B. Stuart Media
Laurel Hill Farm overview, 2017
J.E.B. Stuart
Stonewall Jackson assigned Stuart to cavalry. In this portrait he wears the coat Stuart gifted him.
CSA Cavalry General J. E. B. Stuart
Stuart's hat, sword and LeMat Revolver (Museum of the Confederacy, Richmond, VA)
Chancellorsville, May 3, 1863 Confederate/Rebels Union/Federals
Battle of Brandy Station, June 9, 1863
Stuart's ride (shown with a red dotted line) during the Gettysburg campaign, June 3 – July 3, 1863
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