Civil War Colonel Burnside side burns gave the name side burns to this famous facial hair design. I wonder if its true ?

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Donna15 · 41-45, F

Correct, named after Union General Ambrose Burnside

Sirius · M

@Donna15 thank you

Donna15 · 41-45, F

@Sirius sideburns had been around for hundreds of years before they had a name.

Sirius · M

@Donna15 i guess so, took Mr burnside to come along for a clever name..lol

Donna15 · 41-45, F

@Sirius I guess so, odd though since he was a failure as a general...probably why he got into politics.

Sirius · M

@Donna15 oh right, and fame of course.