George Pickett
American general
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About George Pickett
George Pickett was an officer in the United States Army who served in the Confederates States Army of the American Civil War during which he was promoted to a major general. Prior to the Civil War, he had fought in the Mexican-American War, particularly in the Battle of Chapultepec, and the Pig War of 1859. He is remembered best for his role in the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg, as a commander of a division that participated in an assault that has since come to be known as Pickett’s Charge. Following his division’s defeat in the Battle of Five Forks, he ended his military career.
Family Life
The eldest of the eight children born to Mary and Robert Pickett, he grew up on Turkey Island, Virginia. He lost his first wife, Sally Harrison Minge during the birth of their child in 1851 and married LaSalle Corbell in 1863. They had two children. Corbell wrote books about her husband’s life as a general (which have been suspected of being fictionalized).
Death
He died on July 30, 1875 from a liver abscess.
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F.A.Q. about George Pickett
When is his birthday?
George Pickett's birthday is on January 16, 1825.
In how many days is his birthday?
George's birthday is in 272 days
How old was George when he died?
He was 50 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 30, 1875.
How old would he be today?
George Pickett would be 199 years old if he was alive today.
Where was George from?
He was born in Richmond, Virginia, U.S..