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   Wade Hampton III (March 28, 1818 – April 11, 1902) was an American military officer who joined the Confederate States of America in rebellion against the United States of America during the American Civil War. He later had a career as a South Carolina politician.

   • Years of service: 1861–1865
   • Political party: Democratic

   • Battles/wars: American Civil War
   • Resting place: Trinity Cathedral Churchyard

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3. www.history.com › american-civil-war › wade-hamptonWade Hampton - South Carolina, Confederate, Civil War | HISTORY

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   Nov 6, 2009 · Wade Hampton III (1818-1902) was a South Carolina plantation owner and politician who served as a Confederate general during the Civil War. He organized "Hampton's Legion," fought in several major battles, and became a leader of the Reconstruction opposition in South Carolina.

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   Jan 12, 2024 · March 28, 1818–April 11, 1902. A prominent Confederate cavalry officer, Wade Hampton III also served as governor of South Carolina and as a United States Senator from the Palmetto State after the American Civil War.

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6. warfarehistorynetwork.com › article › confederateConfederate Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton III - Warfare History Network

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   On the morning of July 3, 1863, Confederate Brig. Gen. Wade Hampton III led the troopers of his brigade south along the York Road. Along with other Confederate cavalry forces under the command of Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, their objective was to get behind the Union Army of the Potomac.

7. northcarolinahistory.org › encyclopedia › wadeWade Hampton III (1818-1902) - North Carolina History

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   Learn about Wade Hampton III, a wealthy South Carolinian who led Robert E. Lee's cavalry in the Civil War. He fought in many battles, including Gettysburg and Bentonville, and later became governor and senator of South Carolina.

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   Who was Wade Hampton III?

   • Wade Hampton III was born in 1818 at 54 Hasell St. in Charleston, South Carolina, the eldest son of "Colonel" Wade Hampton II (1791–1858) and Ann (née Fitzsimmons) Hampton. His mother was from a wealthy family in Charleston.

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   How old was Wade Hampton when he died?

   • After the Civil War Hampton became an outspoken critic of Reconstruction and served as governor of South Carolina and as a member of the U.S. Senate. He died in 1902 at the age of 84. Wade Hampton III was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 28, 1818, into one of the most influential families in the South.

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   What did Wade Hampton do in the Civil War?

   • A prominent Confederate cavalry officer, Wade Hampton III also served as governor of South Carolina and as a United States Senator from the Palmetto State after the American Civil War. During the First Battle of Bull Run (July 21, 1861), a bullet creased Wade Hampton’s head, nearly killing him as he led a charge against a Union artillery battery.

   Wade Hampton III - American History Central

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   What did Wade Hampton do in South Carolina?

   • In 1858, Wade Hampton was elected to the South Carolina State Senate, serving until 1861. During his time in the state legislature, Wade Hampton opposed reopening the Atlantic slave trade. He also served as a voice of moderation, clashing with South Carolina firebrands who were clamoring for secession.

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9. www.americanhistorycentral.com › entries › wadeWade Hampton III - Facts - American History Central

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   Aug 14, 2020 · Learn about Wade Hampton III, a prominent Confederate cavalry officer who also served as governor of South Carolina and as a U.S. senator. Find out his achievements, wounds, family, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.

10. www.britannica.com › biography › Wade-HamptonWade Hampton | Family & Term of Office | Britannica

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    Apr 7, 2024 · Wade Hampton III. Born: March 28, 1818, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. Died: April 11, 1902, Columbia, South Carolina (aged 84) Title / Office: United States Senate (1879-1891), United States. governor (1876-1879), South Carolina. Political Affiliation: Democratic Party. Role In: American Civil War. Shenandoah Valley campaigns.