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Harrison was the commanding general for the US Army in this battle with the Shawnee, led by Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet on November 7,1811.
He caught them by surprise, had a hard fight until they ran out of ammunition and retreated. He burned their village and claimed a victory which was much heralded, although it did not end the threat of Indians there.
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∙ 11y agoHarrison was the victorious general in the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. . This nickname was used in the campaign song Tippecanoe and Tyler Too during the 1840 Presidential election.
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How old was William Henry Harrison at death?
William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841 at the age of 68.
Who was old tippeconoe?
William Henry Harrison, 9th President
HOW is William Henry Harrison a good person?
He was an old tipcanoe
How old would William Henry Harrison be if he were still alive?
William Henry Harrison was born on February 9, 1773, meaning that, as of February 2010, he would be 237 years old.
How old was William Henry Harrison when he became President of the United States?
Benjamin Harrison was 55 years old when he became the 23rd President of the United States.
Which President was nicknamed Old Tippecanoe?
That was the nickname of William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States from March 4th 1841 to April 4th 1841. The first President to die in office, and holder of the record for the shortest presidency.
Which president is nicknamed old granny?
According to the related link, "Old Granny" is William Henry Harrison.
What was William Henry's nickname?
Harrison was known as Old Tippecanoe or Tippecanoe or, maybe for short, Old Tip, in honor of his victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Also called The Soldier of Tippecanoe.
Who was the Old tippecanoe who was portrayed by whig propagandists as a hard drinking common man of the frontier?
William Henry Harrison
Old tippecanoe who was portrayed by whig propagandists as a hard drinking common man of the frontier?
William Henry Harrison
How old was William Henry Harrison when elected president?
He was 67 when he was elected. He turned 68 before he took office.
How old was William Henry Harrison when he was elected?
He was 67 when he was elected in 1840, but turned 68 before he took office in 1841.
