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J. E. B. Stuart

Confederate cavalry general (1833–1864)

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Also known as James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart

Born: February 6, 1833
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1.Stated in Encyclopædia Britannica OnlineRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
4.Stated in BnF authorities
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Died: May 12, 1864
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1.Stated in Encyclopædia Britannica OnlineRetrieved 2017-10-09
2.Stated in SNACRetrieved 2017-10-09
3.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2017-10-09
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Birthplace: Laurel Hill Farm
Place of death: Richmond
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: politician
, military officer
, major general
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Positions held: member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Education: United States Military Academy

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James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart was a Confederate cavalry general during the American Civil War. He was known to his friends as "Jeb", from the initials of his given names. Stuart was a cavalry commander known for his mastery of reconnaissance and the use of cavalry in support of offensive operations. While he cultivated a cavalier image, his serious work made him the trusted eyes and ears of Robert E. Lee's army and inspired Southern morale.

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BBlood Done Sign My Name2010 · 2010 film by Jeb Stuart

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Stuart Court Apartments1924 · apartment building in Richmond, VA, USA

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Given name: James
Ewell
Brown
Military, police or special rank: major general
Father: Archibald Stuart
Family name: Stuart
Participated in conflict: American Civil War
Military branch: Confederate States Army
United States Army
cavalry
Cause of death: gunshot wound
Place of burial: Hollywood Cemetery
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1.Stated in Find a GraveRetrieved 2024-06-13
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Military casualty classification: died of wounds
Name in native language: James Ewell Brown “J.E.B.” Stuart
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2026-07-21
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Allegiance: United States(1854–1861)
Confederate States of America(1861–1864)
Archives at: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
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Start of work period: 1854
Different from: James Stuart
Mother: Elizabeth Letcher Pannill
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Social classification: slave owner
Nickname: J. E. B. Stuart

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