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  1. David Crockett (August 17, 1786 – March 6, 1836) was an American folk hero, frontiersman, soldier, and politician. He is often referred to in popular culture as the "King of the Wild Frontier". He represented Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Texas Revolution .

  2. Mar 5, 2010 · Davy Crockett was a woodsman, soldier, politician, and prolific storyteller. Before his death at the Alamo, the “King of the Wild Frontier” was an American folk hero.

  3. www.britannica.com › biography › Davy-Crockett-American-frontiersman-and-politicianDavy Crockett | Biography & Facts | Britannica

    May 28, 2024 · Davy Crockett, American frontiersman and politician who became a legendary figure. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a member of the Tennessee delegation three times and, after losing his final election, fought and died among the Texan defenders of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, in 1836.

  4. Aug 12, 2016 · 10 Things You May Not Know About Davy Crockett. Explore 10 surprising facts about the man often called the “King of the Wild Frontier.” By: Evan Andrews. Updated: August 11, 2023 | Original:...

  5. Apr 3, 2014 · Davy Crockett was a frontiersman, folk hero and three-time Congressman. He fought in the War of 1812 and died at the Alamo in the Texas Revolution.

  6. Jan 23, 2023 · David “Davy” Crockett was a legendary American folk hero, nicknamed the “King of the Wild Frontier.” He is most well-known for the “tall tales,” told about his exploits, his real-life opposition to the treatment of Native American Indians, and his untimely, heroic death at the Battle of the Alamo.

  7. Feb 18, 2024 · Davy Crockett was a frontiersman who lives on into the twenty-first century as a popular American folk hero. A Tennessean, he traveled the South and made his mark while serving his country as a soldier and legislator.

  8. Jun 11, 2018 · Davy Crockett was a frontiersman, Indian scout, and politician who became one of America's first folk heroes. His backwoods philosophy, homespun humor, and image as a rough-edged hunter and Indian fighter made him an extremely popular figure during his lifetime.

  9. Feb 26, 2013 · Davy Crockett really was from Tennessee, really was a skilled frontiersman and really killed American Indians in battle. (When he became a congressman, however, he...

  10. Aug 17, 2018 · Born on August 17, 1786, backwoods statesman Davy Crockett's life has often been obscured by myth. Even during his lifetime, fanciful stories about his adventures transformed him into a...

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