Anthony Wayne

(1745-1796)

Continental Army general

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Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1745 – December 15, 1796) was an American soldier, officer, statesman, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him promotion to brigadier general and the nickname "Mad Anthony". He later served as the Senior Officer of the Army on the Ohio Country frontier and led the Legion of the United States.

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Born	1 January 1745 Easttown Township, Province of Pennsylvania
Died	15 December 1796 (aged 51) Fort Presque Isle, near Erie, Pennsylvania
Zodiac	Capricorn
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