Richard S. Ewell


Richard Stoddert Ewell
Nickname(s)Old Bald Head
Baldy
Born(1817-02-08)February 8, 1817
Georgetown, D.C., U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 1872(1872-01-25) (aged 54)
Spring Hill, Tennessee, U.S.
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Confederate States of America Confederate States of America
Service / branch United States Army
 Confederate States Army
Years of service1840–1861 (USA)
1861–1865 (CSA)
Rank Captain (USA)
Lieutenant General (CSA)
CommandsSecond Corps, Army of Northern Virginia
Battles / wars
RelationsBenjamin S. Ewell (brother)
Benjamin Stoddert (grandfather)

Richard Stoddert Ewell (February 8, 1817 – January 25, 1872) was an American military officer and a Confederate general during the American Civil War. He achieved fame as a senior commander under Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee and fought effectively through much of the war. Still, his legacy was clouded by controversies over his actions at the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.