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Davy Crockett

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Davy Crockett

David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American politician, militia officer and frontiersman. Often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier", he represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives and fought in the Texas Revolution. Crockett grew up in East Tennessee, where he gained a reputation for hunting and storytelling. He was made a colonel in the militia of Lawrence County, Tennessee, and was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. In 1827, he was elected to the U.S. Congress where he vehemently opposed many of the policies of President Andrew Jackson, especially the Indian Removal Act. Crockett's opposition to Jackson's policies led to his defeat in the 1831 elections. He was re-elected in 1833, then narrowly lost in 1835, prompting his angry departure to Texas (then the Mexican state of Tejas) shortly thereafter. In early 1836, he took part in the Texas Revolution and died at the Battle of the Alamo. It is unclear whether he died in battle or was executed after being captured by the Mexican Army. Crockett became famous during his lifetime for larger-than-life exploits popularized by stage plays and almanacs. After his death, he continued to be credited with acts of mythical proportion. These led in the 20th century to television and film portrayals, and he became one of the best-known American folk heroes.

Infobox

Preceded by
Adam Rankin Alexander
Succeeded by
William Fitzgerald
Constituency
9th district
Born
David Crockett(1786-08-17)August 17, 1786Limestone, Franklin, U.S. (now Tennessee)
Died
March 6, 1836(1836-03-06) (aged 49)San Antonio, Texas (now U.S.)
Cause of death
Battle of the Alamo
Political party
mw- National Republican (before 1833)Whig (1833–1836)
Spouses
mw- Polly Finley (m. 1806; died 1815) Elizabeth Patton (m. 1815)
Children
6, including John
Party
mw- National Republican (before 1833)Whig (1833–1836)

Tables

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House of Representatives
Preceded byAdam Rankin Alexander
Member of the U.S. House of Representativesfrom Tennessee's 9th congressional district 1827–1831
Succeeded byWilliam Fitzgerald
New constituency
Member of the U.S. House of Representativesfrom Tennessee's 12th congressional district 1833–1835
Succeeded byAdam Huntsman

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