Because Henry Knox ate an Ox's tail.
Henry Knox got his nickname because he ate an ox's tail. Knox was the first United States Secretary of War from 1789 until 1794.
Henry Knox
Hi, Henry Knox was chosen by George Washington to help him. He was chosen to be secretary of war, this means he had to make sure there was always a ready militia. He was chosen because Washington thought he was the best choice. His nickname was Knox the Ox, so h must have been tough! I love answering and help, so thanks for asking! Please answer my question! It's kinda important.
Henry Knox is responsible for bringing cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. This occurred during the capture of Fort Ticonderoga.
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Henry knox lived in wells
Henry Knox full name was Henry Knox. The first US Secretary of War, 1789 - 1794
Henry Knox was born on July 25, 1750.
Henry Knox Sherrill died in 1980.
Henry Knox Sherrill was born in 1890.
William and Mary Knox are Henry's parents.
NO! Fort Knox was established in 1918 as Camp Knox (named for Major General Henry Knox, first U.S. secretary of war