Francis Marion

Francis Marion (circa 1732 - February 26 or February 27, 1795) was an American Brigadier General in the American Revolutionary War. He became known as the "Swamp Fox" for his ability to use decoy and ambush tactics to disrupt enemy communications, capture supplies, and free prisoners.

See also

• List of places named for Francis Marion
• Francis Marion University, a public institution of higher education in South Carolina, was named after the Swamp Fox.