Ambrose Everett Burnside (Noun)
Meaning
United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Ambrose Everett Burnside was a United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg.
- The ill-fated Battle of Fredericksburg was one of the notable defeats suffered by Ambrose Everett Burnside during the American Civil War.
- Ambrose Everett Burnside was known for his distinctive sideburns which eventually became popular and got named after him 'burnsides' but later became to be known as 'sideburns'.
- Ambrose Everett Burnside graduated from West Point in 1847 and went on to serve in the United States military prior to the American Civil War.
- The leadership of Ambrose Everett Burnside played a critical role in several battles during the American Civil War even though his performance in a few was questionable and not well received.