Richard Taylor (Confederate general)

Richard Taylor
Photo taken between 1860 and 1870
Member of the Louisiana State Senate
In office 1855–1861
Personal details
Born	(1826-01-27)January 27, 1826 Jefferson County, Kentucky, U.S.
Died	April 12, 1879(1879-04-12) (aged 53) New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Metairie Cemetery New Orleans, Louisiana
Political party	Democratic
Other political affiliations	Whig American
Spouse	Myrthe Bringier
Children	5
Alma mater	Yale University
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States
Branch/service	Confederate States Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Lieutenant General (CSA)
Commands	9th Louisiana Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War First Battle of Bull Run Jackson's Valley Campaign Seven Days Battles Battle of Fort Bisland Siege of Port Hudson Red River Campaign

Richard "Dick" Taylor (January 27, 1826 – April 12, 1879) was an American planter, politician, military historian, and Confederate general. Following the outbreak of the American Civil War, Taylor joined the Confederate States Army, serving first as a brigade commander in Virginia and later as an army commander in the Trans-Mississippi Theater. Taylor commanded the District of West Louisiana and opposed United States troops advancing through upper northwest Louisiana during the Red River Campaign of 1864. He was the only son of Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States. After the war and Reconstruction, Taylor published a memoir about his experiences.