Henry Leavenworth
American soldier active in the War of 1812
Henry Leavenworth (December 10, 1783 – July 21, 1834) was an American soldier. He was active in the War of 1812 and early military actions against the Plains Indians.[1] He created Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. Leavenworth, Kansas, Leavenworth County, Kansas, and the Leavenworth Penitentiary are named after him.
| Henry Leavenworth | |
|---|---|
 Gen. Henry Leavenworth | |
| Born | December 10, 1783 New Haven, Connecticut |
| Died | July 21, 1834 (aged 50) Cross Timbers, Oklahoma |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1812–1834 (US Army) |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812, Battle of Niagara, Arikara War |
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- ↑ "Henry Leavenworth Biography". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
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