Henry Knox was an American military commander and the first U.S. Secretary of War, born on July 25, 1750 in Massachusetts. He served during the American Revolution and was instrumental in the formation of the United States Army. After the war, he was appointed Secretary of War and served in that role until 1795.
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💰 Net worth: $15 billion (2024)
About
American military commander who served during the American Revolution. Later, he became the first U.S. Secretary of War.
Before Fame
He attended the Boston Latin School and then became a clerk in a bookstore to support his family.
Trivia
He was the U.S. Army's youngest major general.
Family Life
He married Lucy Flucker and they had thirteen children, although only one survived to adulthood.
Associated With
He was a personal friend of general and U.S. President George Washington.