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Also Known As Mad Anthony Wayne
Born January 1, 1745 • Pennsylvania
Died December 15, 1796 (aged 51) • Pennsylvania
Role In American Revolution • Battle of Brandywine • Battle of Fallen Timbers • Battle of Germantown • Battle of Monmouth • Treaty of Greenville

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