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Henry Knox was born 25jul1750 in Boston and died 25oct 1806 in Thomaston, Maine.
He was a General Officer in the Revolutionary War and was the first Secretary of War of the US. He is most famous for hauling the canon, powder and shot captured from the British at Ft Ticonderoga to the siege of Boston.
During the winter of 1775--76 General George Washington sent him to Fort Ticonderoga (Upstate NY) to move captured British artillery there ... artillery totaling approx. 60 tons, using sleds, oxen, horses, and men to transport the guns over snow and ice 300 miles to Boston. The weapons were used to drive the British from there, and ultimately formed the core for the Revolutionary artillery.
In 1778, Knox distinguished himself in commanding the artillery at the Battle of Monmouth (NJ,) and in 1781 at the Siege of Yorktown.
He was promoted to Major General, and at the end of the war, succeeded Washington as commander of the army (Dec1783).
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He was a General Officer in the Revolutionary War and was the first Secretary of War of the US. He is most famous for hauling the canon, powder and shot captured from the British at Ft Ticonderoga to the siege of Boston.
During the winter of 1775--76 General George Washington sent him to Fort Ticonderoga (Upstate NY) to move captured British artillery there ... artillery totaling approx. 60 tons, using sleds, oxen, horses, and men to transport the guns over snow and ice 300 miles to Boston. The weapons were used to drive the British from there, and ultimately formed the core for the Revolutionary artillery.
In 1778, Knox distinguished himself in commanding the artillery at the Battle of Monmouth (NJ,) and in 1781 at the Siege of Yorktown.
He was promoted to Major General, and at the end of the war, succeeded Washington as commander of the army (Dec1783).
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Is fort knox named after Henry knox?
NO! Fort Knox was established in 1918 as Camp Knox (named for Major General Henry Knox, first U.S. secretary of war
Where is the Montpelier-General Henry Knox Museum in Thomaston Maine located?
The address of the Montpelier-General Henry Knox Museum is: , Thomaston, ME 04861
What is the phone number of the Montpelier-General Henry Knox Museum in Thomaston Maine?
The phone number of the Montpelier-General Henry Knox Museum is: 207-354-8062.
What rank was Henry knox the Continental Army?
henry knox was a Brigadier-General in 1776 in the continental army along with Nathanael Greene and general (or cheif in command) George Washington in the continental army. Henry Knox was also a colonel in artillary in 1775.
Who were the first presidential cabinet holders?
President George Washington's first cabinet: Secretary of State--Thomas Jefferson Secretary of Treasury--Alexander Hamilton Secretary of War--General Henry Knox Attorney-General--Edmund Randolph Postmaster General--Samuel Osgood
What was John Knox surname?
John Knox's surname was Knox.
What was general Henry knox's education?
For the most part, Henry Knox considered himself self-taught. His formal education included studying European history, math, Greek, and Latin at Boston Latin School. Knox served as the first US Secretary of War from September of 1789 to December of 1794.
Was general Henry knox a patriot or loyolist?
Henry Knox was a patriot that served as a artillery officer in the American Revolution, and served as a colonel and the commanding officer of the continental army's regiment of artillery. After the war, Knox served as the United States' first Secretary of War under the Articles of Confederation and then under President Washington.
Why does Henry Knox hope for a White Christmas in Guns for General Washington?
to make it easier for the wagon wheels to turn in the snow
Are there recordings of general Patton's voice?
Try going to the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, Kentucky. I do believe they have recordings of his voice.
What has the author Jack Knox written?
Jack Knox has written: 'Jack Knox'
How do you open the vault at fort knox?
You don't. that is until you reach the level of President of the US or Secretary of the Treasury. Perhaps you could open it to peek in if you are the Commanding General of Fort Knox, but the likelihood of anyone else having that privilege is slim.
