Jackson
Text:
Character Key:
Display Name:
Jackson
Sort Name:
Jackson, General Stonewall
AKA:
Thomas Jackson
Race:
White
Gender:
Male
Class:
Upper Class
Rank:
Minor
Vitality:
Alive
Occupation:
Armed Forces
Specific Job:
Confederate Officer
First Mentioned:
Date of Birth:
Wednesday, January 21, 1824
Cause of Death:
War
Other Texts:
Biography:
Thomas Jackson, who got his famous nickname "Stonewall" during the Battle of Bull Run (or "First Manassas") at which, according to the novel, Sartoris' regiment saw their first combat, was one of the Confederacy's most prominent Generals (36). He is frequently mentioned in the fictions.
Note:
CUT: Colonel John Sartoris fought in Virginia as a part of General Bee's army and adjacent to General Stonewall Jackson "in front of the Henry house at First Manassas" (36). General "Stonewall" Jackson commanded troops in General Bee's army at First Manassas.
Ontological Status:
Historical/Real
Individual or Group:
Individual
Character changes class in this text:
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 10, 1863
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