Tobias Stansbury
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Tobias Stansbury was an American militia officer who led U.S. forces during the War of 1812’s Battle of Bladensburg, a key engagement preceding the British capture of Washington, D.C.
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| instanceOf |
human
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military officer → militia officer → |
| conflict |
War of 1812
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| countryOfCitizenship |
United States
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United States of America → |
| ethnicGroup |
American
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| hasGender |
male
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| languageOfWorkOrName |
English
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| militaryBranch |
American militia
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| militaryRank |
officer
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| movement |
United States military forces in the War of 1812
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| notableEvent |
Battle of Bladensburg
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| notableFor |
leading U.S. forces during the Battle of Bladensburg
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| notableWork |
Command of U.S. militia forces at the Battle of Bladensburg
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| occupation |
military officer
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militia officer → |
| participatedIn |
Battle of Bladensburg
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War of 1812 → |
| placeOfActivity |
Bladensburg, Maryland
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Maryland → |
| role |
commander of U.S. forces at the Battle of Bladensburg
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| significantEvent |
British capture of Washington, D.C. following the Battle of Bladensburg
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| timePeriod |
early 19th century
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Referenced by (1)
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Battle of Bladensburg
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commander |