George Crook
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For the English rugby union player, see George Crook (rugby union).
"General Crook" redirects here. For the musician, see General Crook (musician).
George R. Crook (September 8, 1828 – March 21, 1890)[1][2][3] was a career United States Army officer who served in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. He is best known for commanding U.S. forces in the 1886 campaign that led to the defeat of the Apache leader Geronimo. As a result, the Apache nicknamed Crook Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf."[4]
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Nickname(s) | Nantan Lupan, which means "Grey Wolf"; “Three Stars” to the Lakota |
Born | (1828-09-08)September 8, 1828 Taylorsville, Ohio, US |
Died | March 21, 1890(1890-03-21) (aged 61) Chicago, Illinois, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1852–1890 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 36th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment Kanawha Division Army of West Virginia Arizona Territory Department of the Platte Department of the West Division of the Missouri |
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Spouse(s) | Mary Tapscott Dailey |
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