Edmund Kirby Smith
American Civil War general
Born
May 16th, 1824
201 years ago
Died
March 28th, 1893
132 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Played a significant role in key battles, including the Battle of First Manassas and the Battle of Chattanooga. Commanded the Trans-Mississippi Department and led forces in various campaigns across the southern United States. After the war, worked as a professor and held administrative roles in higher education.
Led Confederate troops at the Battle of Gettysburg
Commanded in the Trans-Mississippi Department
Promoted to full general before the end of the Civil War
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