George Armistead
George Armistead | |
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Sketch of Armistead | |
| Born | 10 April 1780 Newmarket plantation, Caroline County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | 25 April 1818 (aged 38) Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1799–1800, 1801–1818 |
| Rank | Brevet Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | Fort McHenry |
| Conflicts | |
| Relations | Walker Keith Armistead (brother) Lewis Armistead (nephew) |
George Armistead (April 10, 1780 – April 25, 1818) was an American military officer, best known as the commander of Fort McHenry during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812.