because he his in the swamps so the British couldn't find him
The swamp fox's actual name was Francis Marion. He made a small fighting force in South Carolina during the 1700's, harassing British troops. They would show up, attack the British, sabotage communication and supply lines, and rescue American prisoners. Marion was nicknamed "swamp fox" because after attacking the British, they would disappear into forests or swamps.
a paiko swamp is now called travel
my name is Francis Canane and my grand father francis canane was in the korean war
Francis Bacon's full name was Francis Bacon, but he had the additional title of 1st Viscount St. Alban, QC. The QC stands for Queen's Counsel.
Francis Drake commanded the Sea Dogs.
Francis Marion
Yes, he was known as the Swamp Fox and that's also the most popular nick name for him.
Francis Marion's middle name is "Marion." He is often referred to simply as Francis Marion, and he is known for his role as a military officer during the American Revolutionary War, particularly for his guerrilla warfare tactics in the Southern theater. He is sometimes called the "Swamp Fox."
The swamp fox's actual name was Francis Marion. He made a small fighting force in South Carolina during the 1700's, harassing British troops. They would show up, attack the British, sabotage communication and supply lines, and rescue American prisoners. Marion was nicknamed "swamp fox" because after attacking the British, they would disappear into forests or swamps.
Marion Campbell's birth name is Francis Marion Campbell.
Marion was named after the American Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, known as the "Swamp Fox." The town was established in the late 18th century and reflected the trend of naming places after notable figures from the era. Its name honors Marion's contributions to the fight for independence, embodying the spirit of patriotism prevalent at the time of its founding.
Francis Marion was considered the swamp fox to the british because he would sneak attack the british and run and hide in a swamp or forest. he was very swift like a fox. {| ! style="PADDING-RIGHT: 1em" | Nickname | "The Swamp Fox" ! style="PADDING-RIGHT: 1em" | Place of birth | Georgetown, South Carolina ! style="PADDING-RIGHT: 1em" | Place of death ! style="PADDING-RIGHT: 1em" | Allegiance | Continental Army, South Carolina Militia ! style="PADDING-RIGHT: 1em" | Years of service | 1757-1782 ! style="PADDING-RIGHT: 1em" | Rank | Lieutenant Colonel, Brigadier General |}
After the Revolutionary War, and at age 54, Francis Marion married a 49-year old cousin, Mary Esther Videau.
actually francis Marion is my Great, great, great, great,great uncle. i live in Tulsa Oklahoma. francis Marion maried a woman named batterson and that is my last name. i just love answering questions about my ancestors. Mostly francis Marion aka swamp fox fought in the revolutionary war and helped sneek and find british troops. later on in his life he became the first govenor of South Carolina. and around the 1800's the rest of my remaining family moved to Oklahoma. I sware I live in the city and am not a redneck. And no there are no more Indians. Ha Ha. I get asked that a lot.
Marilyn Carey's birth name is Marilyn Francis Fix.
Yes, good eye. He was descended from french Huguenot's. The name Marion mean children of Mary.
He liked people. NOT A ANSWER MY NEW NAME IS FORGETU SO BYE