Stephen Watts Kearny Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Stephen Watts Kearny, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1846–18462 events2 places

Chronological biography

1846

Army of the West30 June 1846

Warfare / Mexican-American War · General · Commanding General · Fort Leavenworth

Kearny leads the Army of the West toward New Mexico and California

Capture of Santa Fe18 August 1846

Warfare / Mexican-American War · General · Commanding General · Santa Fe

Kearny occupies Santa Fe without major resistance and proclaims American authority in New Mexico

Titles and roles

General · Commanding General

Record provenance

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