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James Ewell Brown Stuart (1833-1864), better known by his initials as J. E. B. Stuart, was a Confederate #cavalry #general during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Known for his flashy style of dressing and his daring raids behind Union lines, Stuart became regarded as the 'eyes and ears' of General Robert E. Lee's Confederate army, often collecting valuable #intelligence. His military career was brought to an abrupt end when he was mortally wounded at the #Battle of Yellow Tavern (11 May 1864), dying a day later.

In death, Stuart became a martyr for the Confederacy, which did not long outlive him, as the #war ended almost a year after his death. In the ensuing decades, he took on an almost #legendary status as the 'knight-errant' of the American South and one of the greatest cavalry leaders in #American history.

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James Ewell Brown Stuart (1833-1864), better known by his initials as J. E. B. Stuart, was a Confederate #cavalry #general during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Known for his flashy style of dressing and his daring raids behind Union lines, Stuart became regarded as the 'eyes and ears' of General Robert E. Lee's Confederate army, often collecting valuable #intelligence. His military career was brought to an abrupt end when he was mortally wounded at the #Battle of Yellow Tavern (11 May 1864), dying a day later.

In death, Stuart became a martyr for the Confederacy, which did not long outlive him, as the #war ended almost a year after his death. In the ensuing decades, he took on an almost #legendary status as the 'knight-errant' of the American South and one of the greatest cavalry leaders in #American history.

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