About John Allen
Lived 1771 – 1813 (aged 41). John Allen was an American military personnel, politician, kentucky and kentucky Senate.
John Allen (December 30, 1771 – January 22, 1813) was an American politician and army officer who was killed in the War of 1812.
Biography Allen was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, and moved with his father to Kentucky in 1779. He is also honored by Allen County, Ohio, and Allen County, Indiana.
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Who was John Allen?
American politician and army officer (1771–1813)
When was John Allen born?
John Allen was born on 30 December 1771 in Rockbridge County.
When did John Allen die?
John Allen died on 22 January 1813 in River Raisin.
What was John Allen's occupation?
John Allen was a military personnel, politician, kentucky and kentucky Senate.
What nationality was John Allen?
John Allen was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Allen (soldier)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Allen. https://biography.guide/john-allen-military-personnel/
MLA: "John Allen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-allen-military-personnel/.
Chicago: "John Allen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-allen-military-personnel/.
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