Davy Crockett was born on August 17th, 1786, in Tennessee. After he enlisted in the Tennessee militia, he participated in the War of 1812 (the massacre at Tallussahatchee). He was a frontiersman, a politician, and a congressman who also loved to hunt. He died in the battle of Alamo in 1836.
What did he accomplish in his life time?
Davy Crockett's accomplishments include many things. He was a colonel in the militia of Lawrence County, Tennessee, and was a member of Tennessee State House of Representatives. He was elected to Congress as well from 1827 to 1829.
What was he famous for?
One of the things Crockett was famous for was when he and Andrew Jackson argued over many issues in Congress; the Indian Removal Act in particular. He was defeated by Jackson twice, which resulted in him to leave for Texas. Crockett participated in the battle of Alamo in Texas; where he was killed.
References:
http://www.historynet.com/davy-crockett
http://www.history.com/topics/davy-crockett
http://www.biography.com/people/davy-crockett-9261693#war-of-1812
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