James Wilkinson: A Controversial Figure of the American Revolution
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- ⚖️ Explore the intricate life of James Wilkinson, a controversial and enigmatic figure of the American Revolution and the early Republic! ⚖️
In this riveting video, we delve into the complex life of James Wilkinson, a military and political figure of the American Revolution and early United States history. While he achieved significant military rank and held high public office, Wilkinson's career was mired in controversy, including accusations of espionage for the Spanish Empire. His story provides a unique look into the intrigue and tumult of the Revolutionary era.
While Lewis and Clark were sent to the NW. Zebulon Pike and Wilkinson's son, also named James, were sent to explore the SW. Known as the Pike-Wilkinson Expedition 1806-1807. More than likely an attempt on Wilkinson Sr's part to see what Spanish forts were west of the Mississippi with the dream of setting up his own territory. He was just playing everybody including his own son who served with distinction.
When Wilkinson died in Mexico City, he was trying to bevome an empresario alike Stephen F. Austin and bring American settlers into Mexico owned Texas. The man never quit being a con man and took it with himself to the grave!
In regard to Zebulon Pike's book after being released from the Spanish prison, his notes he made were rolled up and hidden in the group's gun barrels. The Americans were not allowed any ammo
Yes, Wilkinson had everything to do with this expedition being a "spy" venture like he also did with Philip Nolan's "mustanging" operation a few years earlier into Texas.
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I'm sure all of us can say we've met a creature like this in our lives.. How this fellow was never executed or offed on the street is beyond me! Once again excellent 👌 video! I appreciate long videos as well good Sir. Can't wait for this channel to explode so everyone can get based knowledge of our countries past characters, the good the bad, and like this turd the UGLY!!
Absolutely! So many stories and so many characters (of all types)!
Most of the creatures I meet are fellows like that. I often comment on horseshit written or recorded by buckets of puss like that. How more people like the guy in Nottingham don't stand up to off those kind of people on the streets is beyond me.
His daughter Jane did become the "Mother of Texas" by giving birth to the first Anglo American born in Texas. Her husband Dr. James Long tried to invade Texas but died in prison after being captured.
Wilkinson's claim to fame, Never winning a battle or losing a court martial.
Is the painting at 18:00 that of Alexander- it does not look like hAlexander (shown earlier) and looks more like William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey.
Very informative
Glad you think so!