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Basil Wilson Duke (May 28, 1838 – September 16, 1916) was a lawyer in Kentucky and a Confederate general officer during the American Civil War. Afterward, he achieved renown as a historian. His most notable role in the war was second-in-command to his brother-in-law John Hunt Morgan. Duke later wrote a popular account of what was called ...
- 1861–1865
- Confederate States Army
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Historical Marker #1861 in Scott County remembers General Basil W. Duke, best known for his service to the Confederacy during the Civil War, but also his significant political and literary contributions to Kentucky following the conflict.
Basil W. Duke (1838-1916) - Scott County native Basil Duke-attorney, politician, and author-is most noted for Civil War service to Confederacy. Admitted to bar in 1858, he began law practice in St. Louis. After Civil War he settled in Louisville. Elected to Ky. House of Rep. Duke led powerful railroad lobby and was bitter enemy of Wm. Goebel.
SOUTHERN CROSS OF HONOR BELONGING TO GENERAL BASIL W. DUKE. Zoom In. Zoom Out. Reset. $395.00 SOLD. Quantity Available: None. Item Code: 778-72. Created in 1899 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Southern Cross of Honor, the medal was first conceived of in 1898 by the daughter of Confederate political figure Howell Cobb.
The General Basil W. Duke Award is given to encourage the re-issuance of out-of-print books that accurately present history of the War for Southern Independence. The Award shall be in the amount of $1,000 presented directly to the publisher of the reprinted volume.
Oct 18, 2006 · Duke, Basil Wilson, 1838-1916, United States -- History Civil War, 1861-1865 Campaigns Publisher Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday, Page & Company Collection
