John A. Quitman
Mexican–American War
- Battle of Monterrey
- Siege of Vera Cruz
- Battle of Cerro Gordo
- Battle of Contreras
- Battle of Churubusco
- Battle of Chapultepec
- Battle for Mexico City
John Anthony Quitman (b. September 1, 1798, Rhinebeck, New York– July 17, 1858, Natchez, Mississippi) was an American politician and soldier. He served as Governor of Mississippi from 1835 to 1836 as a Whig and again from 1850 to 1851 as a Democrat and one of the leading Fire-Eaters.
Read more about John A. Quitman: Early Life, Politics, Mexican-American War, Filibustering, Return To Politics, Legacy
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