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  1. James Ewell Brown " Jeb " Stuart (February 6, 1833 – May 12, 1864) was a Confederate army general and cavalry officer during the American Civil War. He was known to his friends as "Jeb,” from the initials of his given names.

  2. Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about J.E.B. Stuart, a Confederate general who led daring raids and reconnaissance missions during the Civil War. Find out about his life, achievements, death and legacy.

  3. May 9, 2024 · Jeb Stuart (born Feb. 6, 1833, Patrick county, Va., U.S.—died May 12, 1864, Yellow Tavern, near Richmond, Va.) was a Confederate cavalry officer whose reports of enemy troop movements were of particular value to the Southern command during the American Civil War (1861–65).

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  4. Feb 6, 2013 · Learn about the life and career of J. E. B. Stuart, a Confederate cavalry general and friend of Robert E. Lee. Find out his achievements, controversies, and death in the Civil War.

  5. Learn how Confederate cavalry commander JEB Stuart was mortally wounded at the battle of Yellow Tavern in 1864, while trying to stop Union cavalry leader Philip Sheridan. Explore the historical context, the course of the battle, and the legacy of Stuart's death.

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  6. May 26, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of James Ewell Brown Stuart, one of the greatest cavalry commanders in American history. He fought in the Civil War for the Confederacy, led raids and battles, and was killed at Chancellorsville.

  7. Jun 12, 2006 · Major General J.E.B. Stuart: Last Stand of the Last Knight. Major General J.E.B. Stuart posted his horsemen at Yellow Tavern—between Union attackers and Richmond—and waited for the collision. It would come with a deadliness he could never have imagined. by Edward G. Longacre 6/12/2006. Share This Article.