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John Beaufort, 1st Duke of Somerset, 3rd Earl of Somerset, KG (25 March 1404 – 30 May 1444) was an English nobleman and military commander during the Hundred Years' War. He was the maternal grandfather of Henry VII .
John Beaufort, 1st Marquess of Somerset and 1st Marquess of Dorset, later only 1st Earl of Somerset, KG (c. 1373 – 16 March 1410) was an English nobleman and politician.
JOHN BEAUFORT, first DUKE OF SOMERSET, military commander, was the son of John Beaufort, eldest son of John of Gaunt, by Cathering Swynford, who was created Earl of Somerset and died in 1409. John the younger succeeded to the earldom on the death of his brother Henry in 1419.
General Buford may not be the name that comes to mind when people think of leaders and generals in the Civil War, but many historians view his role as critical to the outcome of the battle at Gettysburg. Buford was a Cavalry leader and considered one of the best horsemen in the Union Army.
Mar 16, 2024 · John Buford (1826–1863) was a prominent cavalry officer in the United States Army, Buford is most well-known for choosing the ground upon which the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in July 1863. The decision gave the Union an advantage and eventually led to victory over Confederate forces.
- Harry Searles
Jul 23, 2014 · On June 30, 1861 Union Brigadier General John Buford arrived in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania with the 1 st Cavalry Division of 3,000 men. After assessing the situation and consulting with his...
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Nov 14, 2019 · Originally aired on March 15, 1996 - In part 81 of our Civil War series, Virginia Tech history professor James Robertson profiles the life and exemplary career of Major General John Buford.
