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He became known as "Old Tippecanoe" after the winning the Battle of Tippecanoe against the Shawnee Indians where the Tippecanoe River joins the Wabash in Indiana on November 7, 1811.

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The Battle of Tippecanoe fought against Shawnee forces led to the nickname of Tippecanoe and the campaign slogan, "Tippecanoe and Tyler too."

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Who was The general who acquired the nickname Tippecanoe was?

William Henry Harrison.


What battle did General William Henry earn his nickname what was the nick name?

I assume you mean William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the USA ...On 07nov1811, Harrison and an army of militia and regulars defeated a force of American Indians in battle near Lafayette, Indiana at what is known as the Battle of Tippecanoe.The name stuck with him, and he was known as 'Old Tippecanoe' for the rest of his life.


Which President was nicknamed Old Tippecanoe?

That was the nickname of William Henry Harrison, the 9th President of the United States from March 4th 1841 to April 4th 1841. The first President to die in office, and holder of the record for the shortest presidency.


Who led Americans in the battle of Tippecanoe?

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General William Henry Harrison?

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Who fought the Americans in the Battle of Tippecanoe?

Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory


Which president was involved in the Battle of?

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What war did William Henry Harrison fight in?

the battle of thames and the battle of tippycanoe


Why was William Henry Harrison called old tip?

Harrison was the commanding general for the US army in this battle with the Shawnee, led by Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet on November 7,1811. He caught them by surprise, had a hard fight until they ran out of ammunition and retreated. He burned their village and claimed a victory which was much heralded, although it did not end the threat of Indians there.


When did Confederate General Henry Harrison Walker graduate from West Point?

Confederate General Henry Harrison Walker graduated from West Point in 1853. He was ranked 41st among the 52 graduating cadets in his class. During the US Civil War, Harrison served in the Peninsula campaign commanded defenses in Richmond and served at the Battle of Gettysburg.


What was William Henry's nickname?

Harrison was known as Old Tippecanoe or Tippecanoe or, maybe for short, Old Tip, in honor of his victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Also called The Soldier of Tippecanoe.


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