That would be George Armstrong Custer, graduated last in his class at West Point, and best remembered for his disastrous defeat at the Little Bighorn.
He was promoted from captain to Brigadier General of Volunteers 3 days before the Battle of Gettysburg, despite having no direct experience in command.
The youngest general in the Union Army during the American Civil War was George Armstrong Custer. He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at the age of 23 in 1863. Custer became well-known for his cavalry tactics and his flamboyant personality, ultimately rising to prominence during key battles throughout the war.
Depending on their age.... the average age was 19
The youngest naval commander in history is often considered to be John Paul Jones, who became a captain in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War at a young age. However, in a more contemporary context, various nations may have their own young naval officers achieving command at early ages, but specific records can vary. The title can be subjective and depend on the criteria used, such as the type of command or the navy in question.
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He was actually 15 years of age!
George Armstrong Custer became the youngest brigadier general in the Union army. Despite having no direct command experience, he became the youngest brigadier general in the UnionArmy at age 23 during the US Civil War. Custer was a West Point graduate and was present at General Lee's surrender at Appomattox. He was killed years after the war by a Native American attack on his troop in the West.
Theo Epstein in the year 2002 became the Red Sox general manager at the age of 28.
American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest climber to summit Mount Everest at the age of 13 on the 22nd May 2010.
The youngest general in the Union Army during the American Civil War was George Armstrong Custer. He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general at the age of 23 in 1863. Custer became well-known for his cavalry tactics and his flamboyant personality, ultimately rising to prominence during key battles throughout the war.
American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest climber to summit Mount Everest at the age of 13 on the 22nd May 2010
American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest climber to summit Mount Everest at the age of 13 on the 22nd May 2010
Temba Tsheri Sherpa became the youngest person to stand on the summit of Mount Everest at the age of 15 in 2001.
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Balamurali Ambati became the youngest doctor at 17 years old.
American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest climber to summit Mount Everest at the age of 13 on the 22nd May 2010.
Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest president, entering office at the age of 42.
American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest climber to summit Mount Everest at the age of 13 on the 22nd May 2010