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Alexander William Doniphan Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander William Doniphan through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Alexander William Doniphan, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1846–1846Years on this page

1846

August 1846

Missouri Volunteers

Colonel · Commander of the Missouri Volunteers · New Mexico · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Doniphan commands Missouri volunteers after Kearny's occupation of New Mexico

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847

1846

Doniphan Advances Into Northern Mexico

Military or Political Leader · Chihuahua · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Alexander Doniphan led Missouri volunteers on an extended campaign from New Mexico toward Chihuahua.

1846

Doniphan Wins El Brazito Fight

Military or Political Leader · El Brazito · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Doniphan's volunteer force defeated Mexican troops at El Brazito in December during its march south.

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