Stephen Gano Burbridge | |
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![]() Major General Stephen G. Burbridge | |
Nickname(s) | "Butcher" Burbridge, "Butcher of Kentucky" |
Born | Georgetown, Kentucky | August 19, 1831
Died | December 2, 1894 Brooklyn, New York | (aged 63)
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Allegiance | United States Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
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Commands | 26th Kentucky Infantry Regiment 1st Brigade, 1st Division, XIII Corps District of Kentucky |
Battles/wars | American Civil War - Battle of Shiloh - Battle of Fort Hindman - Battle of Champion Hill - Bayou Teche Campaign - Battle of Bayou Bourbeux - Battle of Mt. Sterling - Battle of Cynthiana - Battle of Saltville I |
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Stephen Gano Burbridge (August 19, 1831 – December 2, 1894), also known as "Butcher" Burbridge or the "Butcher of Kentucky", was a controversial Union general during the American Civil War. In June 1864 he was given command over the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where guerrillas had carried out attacks against Unionists. He imposed martial law and was criticized for punitive actions against persons accused of being guerrillas.