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Stephen Watts Kearny Biography and Timeline

Follow Stephen Watts Kearny through 5 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Stephen Watts Kearny, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1846–1846Years on this page

1846

30 June 1846

Army of the West

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

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

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847

18 August 1846

Capture of Santa Fe

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

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

Role range: 1846-1848 – 1846-1847

1846

Army Of West Marches Southwest

Military or Political Leader · Fort Leavenworth · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Stephen Kearny led the Army of the West across the plains toward New Mexico and then California.

1846

Kearny Proclaims New Mexico Occupation

Military or Political Leader · Santa Fe · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Kearny entered Santa Fe without major fighting and declared American military control over New Mexico.

1846

Kearny Fights At San Pasqual

Military or Political Leader · San Pasqual · Warfare / Mexican-American War

Kearny's exhausted command fought Californio cavalry at San Pasqual during its difficult approach to San Diego.

Records, sources and methodology

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