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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Davy_CrockettDavy Crockett - Wikipedia

    David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Texas Revolution.

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  3. www.history.com › topics › 19th-centuryDavy Crockett: Alamo, Children & Death | HISTORY

    Mar 5, 2010 · Learn about Davy Crockett, a frontiersman, soldier, politician and folk hero who fought at the Alamo in 1836. Explore his life, adventures, death and cultural impact in this article from HISTORY.

  4. www.britannica.com › biography › Davy-CrockettDavy Crockett | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    May 28, 2024 · Davy Crockett, American frontiersman and politician who became a legendary figure. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a member of the Tennessee delegation three times and, after losing his final election, fought and died among the Texan defenders of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, in 1836.

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  6. www.americanhistorycentral.com › entries › davy-crockettDavy Crockett, Biography, Facts, Significance, APUSH

    Jan 23, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Davy Crockett, a legendary American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. Find out how he fought in the Creek War, the War of 1812, and the Texas Revolution, and why he was killed at the Battle of the Alamo.

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  7. www.thoughtco.com › biography-of-davy-crockett-2136664The Life and Legend of David "Davy" Crockett - ThoughtCo

    Jan 27, 2019 · David "Davy" Crockett, known as the "King of the Wild Frontier, was an American frontiersman and politician. He was famous as a hunter and outdoorsman. Later, he served in the U.S. Congress before heading west to Texas to fight as a defender at the 1836 Battle of the Alamo , where it is believed he was slain with his comrades by the Mexican army.

  8. www.thecollector.com › davy-crockett-american-folkDavy Crockett: The Life of the American Folk Hero - TheCollector

    Feb 18, 2024 · Learn about the adventures, achievements, and legacy of Davy Crockett, a frontiersman, soldier, politician, and folk hero of 19th-century America. Explore his backwoods beginnings, his military service, his political career, and his media fame.

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  10. education.nationalgeographic.org › resource › davyDavy Crockett Born - National Geographic Society

    On August 17, 1786, Davy Crockett—the “King of the Wild Frontier” in American popular culture—was born near what is now Limestone, Tennessee.