Wayne, Anthony

Wayne, Anthony, 1745–96, American Revolutionary general, b. Chester co., Pa. Impetuous and hot-headed, Wayne was sometimes known as “mad Anthony,” but he was an able general.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Politics and the Indian Wars
• During the American Revolution
• Early Career
• Bibliography

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