Raleigh Edward Colston (October 1, 1825 – July 29, 1896) was a French-born American professor, soldier, cartographer, and writer. He was a controversial brigadier general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Colston was among a handful of former Confederates who served in Egypt following the war.
Born |
1 October 1825 Paris, France
|
Died |
29 July 1896 (aged 70) Richmond, Virginia
|
Zodiac | Libra |
Tags | Add tag |