Cadmus M. Wilcox

Confederate Army General

Cadmus M. Wilcox - Confederate Army General
Born

May 20th, 1824
200 years ago

Died

1890
135 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Born in 1824, a military officer served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Wilcox graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1846. He held several significant posts, including commanding a brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia. Participated in major battles such as the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of the Wilderness. Wilcox achieved the rank of brigadier general in 1863. After the war, he worked in various business ventures and held a position in the state legislature of Florida.

Graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1846

Commanded a brigade at the Battle of Gettysburg

Achieved the rank of brigadier general in 1863

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