Stephen W. Kearny, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Stephen W. Kearny

United States general

Date of Birth: 30-Aug-1794

Place of Birth: Newark, New Jersey, United States

Date of Death: 31-Oct-1848

Profession: military personnel, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Stephen Watts Kearny ( KAR-nee; surname also appears as Kearney in some historic sources; August 30, 1794 – October 31, 1848) was one of the foremost antebellum frontier officers of the United States Army.
He is remembered for his significant contributions in the Mexican–American War, especially the conquest of California.
The Kearny code, proclaimed on September 22, 1846 in Santa Fe, established the law and government of the newly acquired territory of New Mexico, and was named after him.
His nephew was Major General Philip Kearny of American Civil War fame.