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When was he born?
J.E.B Stuart was born on February 6, 1833 in Virginia. -
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His Lifespan
He died on May 12, 1864 in Richmond, Virginia at the Battle of Yellow Tavern. -
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Early Life
FAMILY:
His mother was Elizabeth Letcher and his Archibald Stuart, who fought in the war of 1812. He also had 10 siblings. EDUCATION:
JEB Stuart attended West Point and the US Military Acedemy. PART OF ARMY JOINED:
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Battle of Bull Run
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Battle of Bull Run
The location was Manassas, Virginia between Union General Irvin McDowell and Confederate Generals P.G.T Beauregard and Joseph E. Johnston. Union troops marched from Washington, D.C. to strike a Confederate force along the river, Bull Run. After some fighting, the Union retreated and the Confederates won. The Union had 2,700 casualties where the Confederates had 2,00. -
Battle of Peninsular of Campaign
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Battle at Fredricksburg
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Battle of Yellow Tavern
J.E.B Stuart died in this war. -
His Death
J.E.B Stuart died on May 12, 1864 in Virginia during a battle.