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Also Known As James Ewell Brown Stuart
Born February 6, 1833 • Virginia
Died May 12, 1864 (aged 31) • near Richmond • Virginia
Role In American Civil War • Battle of Chancellorsville • Battle of Fredericksburg • Battle of Spotsylvania Court House • Peninsular Campaign • Second Battle of Bull Run • Seven Days’ Battles

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