a portrait of Francis Marion from the Old Exchange Building in Charleston
Biography

Francis Marion - The Swamp Fox

Francis Marion was a skilled military leader during the American Revolutionary War, known for his guerilla tactics and strategic maneuvers in the Southern Campaign. His contributions to the war effort and his enduring legacy as a symbol of American resilience and military ingenuity remain today.

Title
Brigadier General
War & Affiliation
Rev War, Patriot
Date of Birth - Death
c. 1732 - February 27, 1795