Rose O'Neal Greenhow

American spy during Civil War

Rose O'Neal Greenhow - American spy during Civil War
Born

1817
208 years ago

Died

October 1st, 1864
160 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

United States

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A prominent Confederate spy during the American Civil War, utilized connections in Washington, D.C. to gather military intelligence for the Confederacy. Established a network of informants, including politicians and military officials, enabling crucial information to be relayed to Confederate leaders. Captured by Union forces in 1862 and later released in a prisoner exchange. Continued to work as a spy until her death in a naval accident in 1864 while attempting to travel abroad.

Gathered intelligence for Confederate forces

Influenced military strategies with insider information

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