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John Armstrong

American civil engineer and soldier (1717-1795) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 77

John Armstrong was an American civil engineer and soldier who served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army and as a major general in the Pennsylvania Militia during the Revolutionary War. He was also a delegate to the Continental Congress for Pennsylvania. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania is named in his honor.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1717 to 1795 · aged 77