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M. Jeff Thompson

Missouri State Guard general (1826–1876)

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Brigadier-General Meriweather Jeff Thompson, nicknamed "Swamp Fox," was an American soldier who was a senior officer of the Missouri State Guard who commanded cavalry in the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War. The CSS General M. Jeff Thompson was named after him.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Jefferson County wd
Died
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Place of death
St. Joseph wd
Citizenship
United States, Confederate States of America wd
Occupation
engineer, inventor, merchant, military officer, politician wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor (1857–1860)

Questions

When was M. Jeff Thompson born?
M. Jeff Thompson was born on 22 January 1826 in Jefferson County.
What positions has M. Jeff Thompson held?
Positions held by M. Jeff Thompson include: mayor (1857–1860).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): M. Jeff Thompson · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q6712724 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: General M Jeff Thompson at Fort Del during Civil War.jpg by John L. Gihon (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"M. Jeff Thompson". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/m-jeff-thompson. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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