Pierce M. B. Young
Pierce Manning Butler Young | |
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Major General Pierce M. B. Young | |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives from 7th District of Georgia | |
| In office July 25, 1868 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Office suspended during the American Civil War |
| Succeeded by | William H. Felton |
| Minister to Honduras | |
| In office November 12, 1893 – May 23, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | Romualdo Pacheco |
| Succeeded by | Macgrane Coxe |
| Minister to Guatemala | |
| In office June 12, 1893 – May 23, 1896 | |
| Preceded by | Romualdo Pacheco |
| Succeeded by | Macgrane Cox |
| Consul General of the United States St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| In office 1885–1887 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 15, 1836 Spartanburg, South Carolina |
| Died | July 6, 1896 (aged 59) New York City |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Young's Cavalry Division Young's Cavalry Brigade Cobb's Legion |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Pierce Manning Butler Young (November 15, 1836 – July 6, 1896) was an American soldier, politician, diplomat, and slave owner. He was a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War, and after the war a four-term United States Congressman from Georgia, before serving in the diplomatic corps.