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David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Texas Revolution .
Mar 5, 2010 · Learn about Davy Crockett, a frontiersman, soldier, politician and folk hero who fought at the Alamo in 1836. Explore his life, adventures, death and cultural impact in this article from HISTORY.
May 28, 2024 · Davy Crockett, American frontiersman and politician who became a legendary figure. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a member of the Tennessee delegation three times and, after losing his final election, fought and died among the Texan defenders of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, in 1836.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 3, 2014 · Davy Crockett was a frontiersman who later became a folk hero. In 1813, he participated in a massacre against the Creek Indians at Tallushatchee and later earned a seat in the 21st...
Jan 23, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Davy Crockett, a legendary American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. Find out how he fought in the Creek War, the War of 1812, and the Texas Revolution, and why he was killed at the Battle of the Alamo.
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Jan 27, 2019 · Davy Crockett was an important politician and an extremely skilled hunter and outdoorsman, but his lasting glory came with his death at the Battle of the Alamo. His martyrdom for the cause of Texas' independence gave the rebel movement momentum when it needed it the most.
Feb 18, 2024 · Davy Crockett was a frontiersman who lives on into the twenty-first century as a popular American folk hero. A Tennessean, he traveled the South and made his mark while serving his country as a soldier and legislator.
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