John Stark
John Stark | |
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Portrait by Ulysses Dow Tenney, c. 1790 | |
| Nickname | The Hero of Bennington |
| Born | August 28, 1728 |
| Died | May 8, 1822 (aged 93) |
| Place of burial | Stark Cemetery, Manchester 43°00′51″N 71°28′15″W / 43.01420°N 71.47095°W |
| Allegiance | New Hampshire United States |
| Branch | New Hampshire Provincial Forces New Hampshire Militia Continental Army |
| Service years | 1754-1759 (New Hampshire) 1775–1783 (United States) |
| Rank | Major general |
| Unit | Roger's Rangers 1st New Hampshire Regiment |
| Commands | Northern Department |
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Major-General John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) was an American military officer who served during the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. He became known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.