Samuel Cooper
American general during the Civil War
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Died
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Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a general in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1815 and served in various conflicts before the Civil War. Cooper's military leadership included his role as Adjutant General of the Confederate Army. He was the highest-ranking officer from Virginia in the Confederate forces. After the war, Cooper moved to Europe and lived in Canada and England, engaging in various business endeavors.
Served as Confederate Army Adjutant General
Ranked as the highest officer from Virginia in the Confederacy
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