James Longstreet
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United States Minister to the Ottoman Empire
In office
1880–1881
Preceded by Horace Maynard
Succeeded by Lew Wallace
Personal details
Born January 8, 1821
Edgefield District, South Carolina, U.S.
Died January 2, 1904 (aged 82)
Gainesville, Georgia, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Maria Louisa Garland (m. 1848–1889)
Ellen J. Dortch (m. 1897–1904)
Signature
Military service
Nickname(s) "Old Pete", "Lee's War Horse", "Bull of the Woods", "Pete"[3]
Allegiance United States of America
Confederate States
United States of America
Service/branch Seal of the United States Board of War and Ordnance.png United States Army
Confederate Army
Louisiana State Militia
Years of service 1842–1861
1861–1865
1872-1904[1]
Rank Union army maj rank insignia.jpg Major (USA)
Confederate States of America General-collar.svg Lieutenant-General (CSA)
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