George Rogers Clark
American general and military leader
Born
November 19th, 1752
272 years ago
Died
February 13th, 1818
207 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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An American general played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. Commanded troops during the Illinois Campaign, capturing British forts at Kaskaskia and Cahokia. Led the successful surprise attack on Fort Vincennes in 1779, which significantly weakened British control in the Northwest Territory. Later appointed as the commander of the United States Army in the Western Department, helping secure American interests in the region during the post-war period.
Commanded the Illinois Campaign
Captured Fort Vincennes
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