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Henry Dearborn

American politician

Died when: 78 years 103 days (939 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Henry Dearborn

Henry Dearborn (February 23, 1751 – June 6, 1829) was an American military officer and politician.In the Revolutionary War, he served under Benedict Arnold in his expedition to Quebec, of which his journal provides an important record.

After being captured and exchanged, he served in George Washington's Continental Army.He was present at the British surrender at Yorktown.

Dearborn served on General George Washington's staff in Virginia.He served as Secretary of War under President Thomas Jefferson, from 1801 to 1809, and served as a commanding general in the War of 1812.

In later life, his criticism of General Israel Putnam's performance at the Battle of Bunker Hill caused a major controversy.

Fort Dearborn in Illinois, Dearborn County in Indiana, and the city of Dearborn, Michigan, were named in his honor.


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