Who was the confederate leader at Mississippi river battle?

The Confederate leader at the Battle of Vicksburg, a significant confrontation along the Mississippi River during the American Civil War, was General John C. Pemberton. He commanded the Confederate forces defending the city of Vicksburg against Union General Ulysses S. Grant's forces. The siege lasted from May 18 to July 4, 1863, ultimately resulting in a decisive Union victory. Pemberton's surrender marked a turning point in the war, giving the Union control of the Mississippi River.