Davy Crockett

American frontiersman and politician
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Also known as: David Crockett
Quick Facts
Byname of:
David Crockett
Born:
August 17, 1786, eastern Tennessee, U.S.
Died:
March 6, 1836, San Antonio, Texas (aged 49)
Political Affiliation:
Whig Party
Role In:
Battle of the Alamo
Texas Revolution

Davy Crockett (born August 17, 1786, eastern Tennessee, U.S.—died March 6, 1836, San Antonio, Texas) was an American frontiersman and politician who became a legendary figure. His father, having little means, hired him out to more prosperous backwoods farmers, and Davy’s schooling amounted to 100 days of tutoring with a neighbour. Successive moves west to middle Tennessee brought him close to the area of the Creek War, in which he made a name for himself from 1813 to 1815. In 1821 he was elected to the Tennessee legislature, winning popularity through campaign speeches filled with yarns and homespun metaphors. In ...(100 of 391 words)