Philip St. George Cooke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Union Army general
Date of Birth: 13-Jun-1809
Place of Birth: Leesburg, Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 20-Mar-1895
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Philip St. George Cooke
- Philip St.
- George Cooke (June 13, 1809 – March 20, 1895) was a career United States Army cavalry officer who served as a Union General in the American Civil War.
- He is noted for his authorship of an Army cavalry manual, and is sometimes called the "Father of the U.S.
- Cavalry." His service in the Civil War was significant, but was eclipsed in prominence by the contributions made by his famous son in law, J.E.B.
- Stuart, to the Confederate States Army.
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