Davy Crockett

Profession: Frontiersman/Soldier

Nationality:

Why Famous: He is commonly referred as "King of the Wild Frontier"

Born: August 17, 1786
Birthplace: Greene County, Tennessee, USA
Star Sign: Leo

Died: March 6, 1836 (aged 49)
Cause of Death: Killed in battle

Articles and Photos

Remembering The Alamo
A siege by Mexican forces of the Alamo mission compound in Texas began on this day. It lasted 13 days and led to one of the most famous battles in US history.
February 23, 1836
Battle of the Alamo
The Fall of the Alamo by Robert Jenkins Onderdonk shows folk hero Davy Crockett shortly before being killed by Mexican soldiers
March 6, 1836

Married Life

1806-08-12 Frontiersman Davy Crockett (20) weds Polly Finley in Tennessee

Historical Events

1836-01-05 Davy Crockett arrives in Nacogdoches, Texas, to aid the revolution
1836-03-06 Battle of the Alamo: After 13 days of fighting 1,500-3,000 Mexican soldiers overwhelm the Texan defenders, killing 182-257 Texans including William Travis, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett

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