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    Francis Marion

    American politician, Continental Army officer

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  1. Brigadier General Francis Marion (c. 1732 – February 27, 1795), also known as the "Swamp Fox", was an American military officer, slaveowning planter, and politician who served during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War.

  2. Francis Marion University is a public university in South Carolina with over 4,500 students. Learn about its academic programs, student stories, campus life, and upcoming events.

  3. Jun 12, 2024 · Francis Marion was a colonial American soldier in the American Revolution (1775–83), nicknamed the “Swamp Fox” by the British for his elusive tactics. Marion gained his first military experience fighting against the Cherokee Indians in 1759.

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  4. Feb 14, 2020 · Learn about Francis Marion, a soldier who fought in the French and Indian War and became a guerrilla leader in the American Revolution. Discover his early life, military achievements, legends and death.

  5. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › the-swamp-foxThe Swamp Fox | Smithsonian

    Jun 30, 2007 · Learn about the life and legacy of Francis Marion, a South Carolina militia leader who outwitted the British with his guerilla tactics and earned the nickname "The Swamp Fox". Discover how his story was shaped by history, legend and Hollywood.

  6. Learn about Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, who fought against the British in South Carolina using guerilla tactics. Find out his biography, achievements, and legacy in this article by American Battlefield Trust.

  7. Jun 22, 2022 · Learn about Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" who fought against the British and Loyalists in South Carolina. Find out his biography, facts, battles, and legacy in this article.

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