Henry Leavenworth
American soldier active in the War of 1812
Henry Leavenworth (December 10, 1783 – July 21, 1834) was an American soldier. He was active in the War of 1812 and early military actions against the Plains Indians.[1] He created Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. Leavenworth, Kansas, Leavenworth County, Kansas, and the Leavenworth Penitentiary are named after him.
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Born | New Haven, Connecticut | December 10, 1783
Died | July 21, 1834 Cross Timbers, Oklahoma | (aged 50)
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Years of service | 1812–1834 (US Army) |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | War of 1812, Battle of Niagara, Arikara War |
References
change- ↑ "Henry Leavenworth Biography". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-05-16.