How did J.E.B. Stuart die?
Natural causes
Killed in a duel
Mortally wounded in battle
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Answer
Confederate cavalry general J.E.B. Stuart was mortally wounded during a reconnaissance in the Battle of Yellow Tavern. Stuart was leading his cavalry in an attack on Union forces under the command of Philip Sheridan. During the battle, Stuart was shot in the throat and died several hours later. His death was a major blow to the Confederate army, as Stuart was one of their most effective cavalry commanders.
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