Edward Ferrero | |
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Born | Granada, Spain | January 18, 1831
Died | December 11, 1899 New York City, New York | (aged 68)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Brevet Major General |
Battles / wars | American Civil War |
Edward Ferrero (January 18, 1831 – December 11, 1899) was one of the leading dance instructors, choreographers, and ballroom operators in the United States. He also served as a Union Army general in the American Civil War, being most remembered for his conduct unbecoming in the Battle of the Crater (July 1864), where he was reported to have been drinking with another general behind the lines as both their units were virtually destroyed.