Anthony Wayne Politician

Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1745 – December 15, 1796) was a United States Army officer, statesman, and member of the United States House of Representatives. Wayne adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him promotion to brigadier general and the sobriquet Mad Anthony. He later served as General in Chief of the Army and commanded the Legion of the United States.

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Birth date	January 01, 1745
Birth place	Pennsylvania , Province of Pennsylvania , Easttown Township Chester County Pennsylvania
Date of death	December 15, 1796
Place of death	Pennsylvania

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military operations	American Revolutionary War Battle of Stony Point Siege of Fort Recovery Battle of Brandywine Battle of Monmouth Battle of Green Spring Battle of Bull's Ferry Battle of Fallen Timbers Battle of Germantown Battle of Paoli Northwest Indian War Battle of Trois-Rivières
military rank	Brigadier general (United States) Major general (United States) Colonel (United States)
party	Anti-Administration party
region	Georgia's 1st congressional district
service end	1775
service start	1775
successor	John Milledge