John B. Floyd

Politician

1806 – 1863

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Who was John B. Floyd?

John Buchanan Floyd was the 31st Governor of Virginia, U.S. Secretary of War, and the Confederate general in the American Civil War who lost the crucial Battle of Fort Donelson.

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Born
Jun 1, 1806
Blacksburg
Also known as
  • John Floyd
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of South Carolina
Died
Aug 26, 1863
Abingdon

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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