Henry Leavenworth
Henry Leavenworth (December 10, 1783 – July 21, 1834) was an American soldier active in the War of 1812 and early military expeditions against the Plains Indians. He established Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. The city of Leavenworth, Kansas; Leavenworth County, Kansas; and the Leavenworth Penitentiary are named after him.
Henry Leavenworth | |
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General Henry Leavenworth | |
| Born | December 10, 1783 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 1834 (aged 50) Cross Timbers, Indian Territory (near modern Kingston, Oklahoma, U.S.) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1812–1834 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812, Battle of Niagara, Arikara War |
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