Davy Crockett : Ask Biography

Personal data

Date of birth

August 17, 1786

Place of birth

Greene County, Tennessee (then in the State of Franklin)

Date of death

March 6, 1836(age 49)

Place of death

Alamo Mission, San Antonio, Republic of Texas

Political party

Anti-Jacksonian

Spouse

Polly Finley (1806 � 1815) her death
Elizabeth Patton (1815 � 1836) his death

Occupation

Pioneer, Soldier, Trapper, Explorer, State Assembly man, Congressman

Religion

Christian

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 12th district

In office

March 4, 1833 - March 3, 1835

Succeeded by

Adam Huntsman

Preceded by

District created

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 9th district

In office

March 4, 1827 - March 3, 1831

Succeeded by

William Fitzgerald

Preceded by

Adam Rankin Alexander

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David "Davy" Crockett (August 17, 1786 � March 6, 1836) was a celebrated 19th century American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier and politician. He is commonly referred to in popular culture by the epithet “King of the Wild Frontier”. He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives, served in the Texas Revolution, and died at the Battle of the Alamo.

Crockett grew up in East Tennessee, where he gained a reputation for hunting and storytelling. After being elected to the rank of colonel in the militia of Lawrence County, Tennessee, he was elected to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821. In 1826, Crockett was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Crockett vehemently opposed many of the policies of President Andrew Jackson, most notably the Indian Removal Act. Crockett's opposition to Jackson's policies led to his defeat in the 1834 elections, prompting his angry departure to Texas shortly thereafter. In early 1836, Crockett took part in the Texas Revolution and was killed at the Battle of the Alamo in March.

Crockett became famous in his own lifetime for larger-than-life exploits popularized by stage plays and almanacs. After his death, he continued to be credited with brazen acts of mythical proportion. These led in the 20th century to television and movie portrayals, and he became one of the best-known American folk heroes.