Davy Crockett

War Hero

Birthday August 17, 1786

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Tennessee

DEATH DATE Mar 6, 1836 (49)

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About

Tennessee woodsman known as the "King of the Wild Frontier" who was elected to Congress and died while fighting at the Alamo.

Before Fame

He dropped out of school because of a bully, and ran away from home for fear of punishment from his father.

Trivia

He has been called the King of the Wild Frontier.

Family Life

His father was soldier and frontiersman John Crockett.

Associated With

He was portrayed by Fess Parker in a famous Disney series.