Jacob Brown
War of 1812
- Battle of Sackett's Harbor
- Capture of Fort Erie
- Battle of Chippawa
- Battle of Lundy's Lane
- Siege of Fort Erie
Jacob Jennings Brown (9 May 1775 – 24 February 1828) was an American army officer in the War of 1812. His successes on the northern border during that war made him a hero. In 1821, he was appointed commanding general of the U.S. Army and held that post until his death.
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