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DAVY CROCKETT 1786-1836

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DAVY CROCKETT 1786-1836

DAVY CROCKETT American backwoodsman, hunter, magistrate and legislator who became a revered figure in the US political world before his death defending the Alamo

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1786 1836 Alamo Crockett Davy Defending Hunter Legend Magistrate Mythical Revered Legislator

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This evocative image captures the legendary figure of Davy Crockett (1786-1836), an American backwoodsman, hunter, magistrate, and legislator who rose to prominence in the US political world before meeting his heroic but tragic end defending the Alamo. Born in Tennessee, Crockett gained a reputation as a skilled hunter and bear killer, earning him the nickname "King of the Wild Frontier." He went on to serve in the Tennessee militia during the War of 1812 and was later elected to the US House of Representatives as a representative from Tennessee. Despite his humble beginnings, Crockett became a revered figure in American history and folklore. His rugged individualism, frontier spirit, and unwavering commitment to his beliefs resonated with the American people. In this photograph, Crockett is depicted wearing a distinctive collar, a symbol of his office as a magistrate, adding to his mythical status as a man of the people and a defender of justice. Tragically, Crockett's life ended at the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, where he and a small band of defenders held out against the Mexican army led by General Santa Anna. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Crockett and his comrades fought bravely, refusing to surrender. The fall of the Alamo marked a turning point in the Texas Revolution and solidified Crockett's place in American history as a hero and a symbol of resistance against oppression. This image serves as a poignant reminder of Crockett's enduring legacy and the indomitable spirit of the American frontier.

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David Crockett, 1786 - 1836. Better known as Davy Crockett and "King of the Wild Frontier". American frontiersman, soldier and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives. His reputation as an American folk hero was sealed after his death at the Battle of the Alamo. The quotation, in his own handwriting below his image, was a rule he lived by: Always be sure you are right, then go ahead. After an engraving by Asher Brown Durand from a painting by Anthony Lewis de Rose. Later colourisation