Born: January 15, 1821
Place of Birth: Lexington, Kentucky
North or South: South
Other Professions: Lawyer, politicion, US Congressman, US Vice President, Exile in Cuba, returned to US, lawyer.
War Service Highlights: In October 1861, Breckenridge was a Brigadier General. He served mostly in the West. Breckenridge fought in battles at Vicksburg, Shiloh, Jackson and Chickamauga. From February to April, 1865, he served as secretary of war for the Confederacy. Breckinridge went to Europe when the South surrendered, and he returned in 1869.
Nickname: None
Died: May 17, 1875
Place of Death: Lexington, Kentucky
Interesting Facts: He was promoted to major at the beginning of the Mexican War. He became the Vice President of the United States.
Full Name: John Cabell Breckenridge
