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Jubal Early

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Military Personnel

The Resume

    (November 3, 1816-March 2, 1894)
    Nickname was 'Old Jube' or 'Old Jubilee'
    Fought in the Seminole Wars
    Fought in the Mexican War
    Fought in the Civil War at the Seven Days Battles, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and in the Shenandoah Valley campaign
    Author of 'A Memoir of the Last Year of the War for Independence in the Confederate States of America'

Why he might be annoying:

    General Lee called him 'Bad Old Man' due to his short temper.
    He fought for a State which supported slavery.
    In the Seminole Wars, he killed Native Americans.
    He gave criticism of his subordinates whenever possible, while ignoring his own errors.
    He was a poor navigator and on one occasion lost his Brigade in the woods, costing the lives of 33 of his men.
    He was a lawyer.
    He never adapted back to civilian life post Civil War and carried a grudge against the Northern States till his death.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He opposed secession.
    He was one of General Lees' most trusted Generals.
    He was wounded at Williamsburg while facing staggering odds.
    He routed two thirds of the Union army at the Battle of Cedar Creek.
    He refused surrender, choosing instead to flee to Mexico, Cuba and eventually Canada.
    Upon returning to Virginia he received a Presidential pardon (1868).

Credit: Fandango


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 22 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 11.11% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 53 Votes: 71.70% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 38 Votes: 55.26% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 54 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 97 Votes: 58.76% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 243 Votes: 49.79% Annoying