Richard Penn Smith
Richard Penn Smith (March 13, 1799 - August 12, 1854) was a minor American playwright who is best known for writing a largely fictitious account of events at and leading up to the Battle of the Alamo, which was presented as the work of Davy Crockett.
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Birth date | March 13, 1799 |
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Date of death | August 12, 1854 |
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