Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson
Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson was a Confederate general in the American Civil War known for his military prowess.
Thomas Jonathan Jackson
War Figure
January 21, 1824
Aquarius
May 10, 1863
39
Clarksburg, Virginia
Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson (1824-63) was a renowned Confederate general in the American Civil War, celebrated for his victories at the Battles of First Bull Run, Second Bull Run, and Chancellorsville. As a key member of General Robert E. Lee’s army, Jackson significantly contributed to the development of new tactics and served as a professor at the Virginia Military Institute. He earned his nickname “Stonewall” during the First Battle of Bull Run due to his unwavering composure under fire. Despite facing health issues and having a peculiar walking habit, Jackson played a crucial role in the Civil War and was considered one of the South’s most successful generals.