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Born in Richmond, Virginia
George E. PIckett was born January 16, 1825 in Richmond, Virginia. -
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Serves in the Mexican War
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Served in the Mexican War
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Graduated from West Point MIlitary Academy
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Promoted to first lieutenant in the 9th U.S. Infantry
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His wife Sally MInge and his newborn daughter die in Texas
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Promoted to captain in the 9th U.S. Infantry
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He and his second wife have a son, James Tilton Pickett. Soon after, his second wide dies.
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Confederate general during the American Civil War
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Fought in the Battle of Williamsburg
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Wins command of a brigade in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
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Fought in the Battle of Seven PInes
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Promoted to major general in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
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Confederate victory at Fredericksburg
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Participates in Pickett's Charge
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Married his third wife, LaSalle Corbell, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Petersburg
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Fails in his attempt to take the coastal city of New Berne, North Carolina
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Rejoins his old division in the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia
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His group of Confederates are defeated. Pickett is removed from his command.
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Died in Norfolk, Virginia at the age of 50
