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Stephen W. Kearny

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United States general (1794-1848)

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Stephen Watts Kearny was one of the foremost antebellum frontier officers of the United States Army. He is remembered for his significant contributions in the Mexican-American War, especially the Conquest of California.

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Sword and scabbard used during the War of 1812 by Stephen Watts KearnySword and scabbard used during the War of 1812 by Stephen Watts KearnyGen. Kearny proclaiming New Mexico part of the United States, August 15, 1846, on the Plaza in Las Vegas, New MexicoGen. Kearny proclaiming New Mexico part of the United States, August 15, 1846, on the Plaza in Las Vegas, New MexicoStephen Watts Kearny's U.S. Dragoons officer's full dress coat in the 1840sStephen Watts Kearny's U.S. Dragoons officer's full dress coat in the 1840sKearny's grave at Bellefontaine CemeteryKearny's grave at Bellefontaine Cemetery

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Stephen Watts Kearny was one of the foremost antebellum frontier officers of the United States Army. He is remembered for his significant contributions in the Mexican-American War, especially the Conquest of California. The Kearny Code, proclaimed on September 22, 1846, in Santa Fe, established the law and government of the newly acquired territory of New Mexico and was named after him. His nephew was Major General Philip Kearny of American Civil War fame.

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United States
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1794 to 1848 · aged 54
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