Ferdinand Claiborne | |
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Born | March 9, 1772 Sussex County, Virginia |
Died | March 22, 1815 (aged 43) Natchez, Mississippi Territory |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Legion of the United States United States Volunteers |
Years of service | 1793-1801 1806-1815 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | William C. C. Claiborne (brother) |
Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne (March 9, 1772 - March 22, 1815) was an American military officer most notable for his command of the militia of the Mississippi Territory during the Creek War and the War of 1812.