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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Francis_MarionFrancis Marion - Wikipedia

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   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.

   • Years of service: 1757–1782

   • Buried: St. Stephen, South Carolina

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3. www.fmarion.eduFrancis Marion University

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   Francis Marion University is a public university in South Carolina with over 4,500 students from around the world. Learn about its academic programs, campus activities, awards, and COVID-19 response.

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

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   Jun 30, 2007 · Learn about the life and exploits of Francis Marion, a militia leader who outwitted and outmaneuvered the British during the American Revolution. Discover the stories behind his famous legend, from his escape from a British officer to his role in the Battle of the Swamp Fox.

5. www.britannica.com › biography › Francis-MarionFrancis Marion | Revolutionary War, Swamp Fox, Patriot

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   Mar 25, 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. Then, serving as a member of the South Carolina.

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6. www.revolutionary-war.net › francis-marionFrancis Marion | Key Facts, Early Years, Life, Death & Military

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   Feb 14, 2020 · Francis Marion was a soldier in the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War who built up a militia of sneaky guerrillas known as the Swamp Fox. He fought against the British and the Cherokee Indians with his undercover tactics and stealthy warfare. Learn more about his life, legend, and legacy.

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   What did Francis Marion do in the Revolutionary War?

   • 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.

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   Who was Francis Marion?

   • "Up from the swamp: Francis Marion turned South Carolina's Low Country into a quagmire for the British and became one of history's greatest guerrilla leaders". MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History. 24 (1): 56–65. ^ staff. "Biography of Francis Marion the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution". American History Central.

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   How did Francis Marion die?

   • After a long decline in health, Francis Marion died at his plantation, Pond Bluff, on February 27, 1795. Francis Marion never commanded a large army or led a major battle. Histories of the Revolutionary War tend to focus on George Washington and his straightforward campaigns in the North, rather than small skirmishes in the South.

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   What did Francis Marion do after the French and Indian War?

   • After the French and Indian War, Francis Marion went back to farming and bought his own plantation. He was elected to the South Carolina Provincial Congress which commissioned Marion as captain of his own regiment after battles of Lexington and Concord.

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8. www.battlefields.org › biographies › francis-marionFrancis Marion | American Battlefield Trust

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   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.

9. www.americanhistorycentral.com › francis-marionFrancis Marion, Swamp Fox, Facts, Life, American Revolution

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   Jan 17, 2024 · 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.