Born: May 23, 1824
Place of Birth: Liberty, Illinois
North or South: North
Other Professions: Tailor, Mexican war, frontier duty, resigned U.S. Army 1853, businessman, militia officer. Governor, businessman, U.S. senator.
War Service Highlights: He commanded a brigade at First Bull Run.
Nickname: None
Died: September 13, 1881
Place of Death: Bristol, Rhode Island
Interesting Facts: He was an unwilling commander of the Army of the Potomac. Sideburns were named after him.
Full Name: Ambrose Everett Burnside
