a portrait of Daniel Morgan in uniform
Biography

Daniel Morgan

Morgan’s main adversary was British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. Tarleton and Morgan’s forces faced each other at Cowpens in South Carolina on January 17, 1781. Morgan emerged victorious and secured his reputation as a skilled military tactician.

Title
Brigadier General
War & Affiliation
Rev War, Patriot
Date of Birth - Death
July 6, 1736 - July 6, 1802