Henry Leavenworth
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Henry Leavenworth (December 10, 1783 – July 21, 1834) was an American soldier active in the War of 1812 and early military expeditions against the Plains Indians.[1] He established Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. The city of Leavenworth, Kansas; Leavenworth County, Kansas; and the Leavenworth Penitentiary are named after him.
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Born | (1783-12-10)December 10, 1783 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
Died | July 21, 1834(1834-07-21) (aged 50) Cross Timbers, Indian Territory (near modern Kingston, Oklahoma, U.S.) |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1812–1834 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | War of 1812, Battle of Niagara, Arikara War |
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