When and where was J.E.B Stuart born?
February 12, 1833, Kentucky
February 2, 1833, Virginia
February 6, 1833, Virginia
February 6, 1833, Texas
Answer
James Ewell Brown Stuart, better known as J.E.B Stuart, was born on February 6, 1833 in Patrick County, Virginia. He was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and is best known for his cavalry raids in the Eastern Theater. Stuart was also a skilled horseman and an excellent tactician. He died of a gunshot wound in 1864 at the Battle of Yellow Tavern.
Riding into History: The Daring Life of J.E.B. Stuart
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In which battle did Stuart distinguish himself as a temporary commander?
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