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Stonewall JacksonStonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson Confederate States Army general (1824–1863) This article is about the Confederate general. For the country music artist of the same name, see Stonewall Jackson (singer). For other people, see Stonewall Jackson (disambiguation). Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general and military officer who served during the American Civil War. He played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the eastern theater of the war until his death. Military historians regard him as one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history.[2] Quick facts Birth name, Nickname(s) ... Stonewall Jackson Jackson in uniform, 1863 Birth name Thomas Jonathan Jackson Nickname(s) Stonewall Old Jack Old Blue Light… (Source: Wikipedia)
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