Stand Watie

American Confederate general

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

Links & References

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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