Henry Dearborn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Henry Dearborn

American politician

Date of Birth: 23-Feb-1751

Place of Birth: North Hampton, New Hampshire, United States

Date of Death: 06-Jun-1829

Profession: politician, diplomat

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Henry Dearborn (February 23, 1751 – June 6, 1829) was an American soldier and statesman.
In the Revolutionary War, he served under Benedict Arnold in the expedition to Quebec, of which his journal provides an important record.
After being captured and exchanged, he served in George Washington's Continental Army, and was present at the British surrender at Yorktown.
Dearborn served on General Washington's staff in Virginia.
He was US Secretary of War, serving under President Thomas Jefferson from 1801 to 1809, and served as a commanding general in the War of 1812.
In later life his criticism of General Israel Putnam's performance at the Battle of Bunker Hill caused a major controversy.
Fort Dearborn in Illinois and the city of Dearborn, Michigan, were named in his honor.



Alternative names	Bolton (pseudonym)
Description	American painter
Date of birth/death	14 July 1823	8 March 1919
Location of birth	Unity, Maine
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