John Chivington

Colonel John Milton Chivington (1821-1892) was a 19th century United States Army officer noted for his role in the New Mexico Campaign of the American Civil War and in the Colorado War. He was celebrated as the hero of the 1862 Battle of Glorieta Pass, and later became infamous for his role in the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre.

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1821 - 1892 - 19th century - United States Army - New Mexico Campaign - American Civil War - Colorado War - 1862 - Battle of Glorieta Pass - 1864 - Sand Creek Massacre

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