Stand Watie
American Confederate general
Born
December 12th, 1806
218 years ago
Died
1871
154 years ago — 65 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. Received appointment as the only Native American general in the Confederate forces. Led the Cherokee regiment in notable battles including the Battle of Pea Ridge and the Battle of Honey Springs. After the war, became a political leader in the post-war Cherokee Nation, influencing tribal governance.
Became the only Native American general in the Confederate Army
Led Cherokee forces in key Civil War battles
Served as a political leader in the Cherokee Nation after the war
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