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Nicholas Herkimer
American Revolutionary War general (c. 1728–1777) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brigadier General Nicholas Herkimer (also known as Nikolaus Herchheimer; c. 1728 – August 16, 1777) was an American Palatine military officer who fought during the Revolutionary War. He died of wounds after the Battle of Oriskany.
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Nicholas Herkimer | |
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![]() Herkimer at the Battle of Oriskany | |
Born | c. 1728 German Flatts, New York |
Died | August 16, 1777 (aged c. 49) German Flatts, New York |
Allegiance | Great Britain United States |
Service/ | New York Militia |
Years of service | 1758 1775-1777 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
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