Stephen G. Burbridge
Union Army general
Died when: 63 years 105 days (759 months)Star Sign: Leo
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.
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