Stuart's most famous exploit was his raid around the Union Army of the Potomac in June 1862, which gave him the nicknames "Jeb Stuart, the Wizard of the Saddle" and "Beauty of the Confederacy". However, he also made a number of mistakes during the war, such as his failure to provide adequate reconnaissance at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Despite his mistakes, Stuart was a significant figure in the Civil War. His cavalry raids provided valuable information to the Confederate army, and he helped to keep the Union army off balance. He was also a popular figure with the Confederate public, and his death in 1864 was a major blow to the Confederacy.