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Simon Kenton

American explorer · United States · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1755 to 1836 · aged 81

Simon Kenton was an American frontiersman, soldier, and pioneer who played a significant role in the settlement of Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio. He was a contemporary and friend of notable figures such as Daniel Boone, Isaac Shelby, and Thomas Hinde.

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Kenton served the United States in the American Revolutionary War, the Northwest Indian War, and the War of 1812.

Country
United States
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1755 to 1836 · aged 81