Robert Hoke

Robert F. Hoke
Robert Frederick Hoke photo taken in 1862
Born	(1837-05-27)May 27, 1837 Lincolnton, North Carolina
Died	July 3, 1912(1912-07-03) (aged 75) Raleigh, North Carolina
Place of burial	Historic Oakwood Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America Confederate States of America
Service/branch	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1861 - 1865
Rank	Major General
Battles/wars	American Civil War Battle of Big Bethel Battle of New Bern Peninsula Campaign Northern Virginia Campaign Battle of Second Bull Run Battle of Antietam Battle of Chancellorsville Battle of Plymouth Siege of Petersburg Battle of Cold Harbor Carolinas Campaign Battle of Bentonville
Other work	iron mine manager then chairman, water company president, real estate agent, railroad president

Robert Frederick Hoke (May 27, 1837 – July 3, 1912) was a Confederate major general during the American Civil War. He was present at one of the earliest battles, the Battle of Big Bethel, where he was commended for coolness and judgment. Wounded at Chancellorsville, he recovered in time for the defense of Petersburg and Richmond. His brigade distinguished itself at Cold Harbor (June 1864), acknowledged by Grant as his most costly defeat. Hoke was later a businessman and railroad executive.