Stonewall Jackson

:For the 1960s country music artist, see Stonewall Jackson (musician); for the submarine, see USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634).

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1960s - Country music - Stonewall Jackson (musician) - USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634)

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Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was an American teacher and soldier. He became a famous Confederate general during the American Civil War, and was killed midway through the conflict. Jackson is often considered one of the most gifted battlefield commanders in American history, and his death was a severe setback for the Confederacy.

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January 21 - 1824 - May 10 - 1863 - Teacher - Soldier - Confederate - American Civil War

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