Sterling Price
- Born:
- September 20, 1809, Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA
- Died:
- September 29, 1867, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Lawyer, Politician, Soldier
Early Life and Education
- Studied at Hampden–Sydney College.
- Moved to Fayette, Missouri, in the early 1830s.
- Established a successful law practice.
- Became a planter and slave owner.
Career and Major Achievements
- Elected to the Missouri State Legislature in the 1830s.
- Served as a U.S. Representative from Missouri (1845-1846).
- Brigadier General during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848). He led troops in the conquest of New Mexico.
- Governor of Missouri (1853-1857).
- Major General in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
- Commander of Confederate forces in Missouri.
- Led Price's Raid into Missouri in 1864.
Notable Works
Many studies and analyses have been made of Sterling Price's military career and political influence. Therefore, while Price himself didn't author published works in the traditional sense, numerous historical analyses, scholarly articles, and general sterling price biography books explore his life and actions during the Mexican-American War and the Civil War.
Legacy and Impact
Sterling Price is a controversial figure in American history. He is remembered as a prominent politician and military leader, but his role as a Confederate general and his association with slavery remain contentious aspects of his legacy. His actions shaped the course of events in Missouri during the Civil War.