George Edward Pickett (January 16, 1825 – July 30, 1875) was a career United States Army officer who became a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He is best remembered for being one of the commanders at Pickett's Charge, the futile and bloody Confederate offensive on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg that bears his name.
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28 January 1825 Richmond, Virginia
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Died |
30 July 1875 (aged 50) Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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