Henry Clay, Jr.
Military Person
1811 – 1847
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Who was Henry Clay, Jr.?
Henry Clay, Jr. was an American politician and soldier from Kentucky, the third son of US Senator and Congressman Henry Clay and Lucretia Hart Clay. He was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1835 and served one term. A graduate of West Point, he served in the Mexican-American War and was killed in 1847 at the Battle of Buena Vista.
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- Born
- Apr 10, 1811
Lexington - Parents
- Spouses
- Religion
- Episcopal Church
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- United States Military Academy
- Transylvania University
- Died
- Feb 23, 1847
Battle of Buena Vista - Resting place
- Frankfort Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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