Robert Hoke
Confederate Army general
Died when: 75 years 37 days (901 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Robert Frederick Hoke (May 27, 1837 – July 3, 1912) was a Confederate major general during the American Civil War.He was present at one of the earliest battles, the Battle of Big Bethel, where he was commended for coolness and judgment.
Wounded at Chancellorsville, he recovered in time for the defense of Petersburg and Richmond.His brigade distinguished itself at Cold Harbor (June 1864), acknowledged by Grant as his most costly defeat.
Hoke was later a businessman and railroad executive.
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