Jacob Brown

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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