Stephen W. Kearny

Stephen Watts Kearny (August 30, 1794–October 31, 1848) was a United States Army officer, noted for action in the southwest during the Mexican American War, in particular in the conquest of California. He was renowned in his lifetime as the "Father of the U.S. Cavalry". The Kearny code, which sought to govern government behavior towards Californios, was named after him.

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August 30 - 1794 - October 31 - 1848 - United States Army - Mexican American War - California - Kearny code - Californios

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