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Bookmark and Share American History - Confederate Leaders, Wade Hampton

Hampton, Wade (1818--1902), a United States politician and Confederate army officer. At the opening of the Civil War, Hampton raised a body of infantry, cavalry, and artillery called "Hampton's Legion." He was made a brigadier general in 1862, second in command to General "Jeb" Stuart.

Hampton was born in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of a wealthy planter.

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