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Who captured John Brown and his men in Harpers Ferry?

Robert E Lee


Who captured john brown and his men at Harper's ferry?

John Brown and his men were captured at Harper's Ferry by forces led by Colonel Robert E. Lee, who was in command of the U.S. Marines at the time. After a brief but intense confrontation on October 18, 1859, the Marines stormed the armory where Brown and his followers were barricaded. The operation resulted in the arrest of Brown and several of his men, ultimately leading to Brown's trial and execution for treason.


What happen to john brown after the raid?

John Brown was caught on October 18th and executed on December 2nd.


How would john brown help you in the battlefield?

Prior to the Civil War, John Brown led a group of 18 men into Harper's Ferry in Virginia. His plan was to start a slave rebellion in the south. He mission was unsuccessful and lasted only 36 hours until John Brown and his remaining men were captured. He was hanged for treason a few months later. Brown's plan was considered "an act of a madman" by Northerners and Southerners alike. He was regarded as a hero and martyr in the North, although southerners could not comprehend why anyone would have admiration for him.


Was john brown executed during the civil war?

John Browns raid on Harpers Ferry was before the Civil War, and he was quickly stopped and shot in the attack on the armory IMPROVEMENT John Brown wasn't shot during the attack on the armory. He was captured, regularly trialled and hanged on Dec. 2, 1859

Related Questions

Who captured John Brown and his men in Harpers Ferry?

Robert E Lee


How did John browns raid on Harper Ferry work?

It failed. Col. Robt. E. Lee captured Brown and his surviving men. Brown was later hanged.


Where was john brown captured?

Harper's Ferry, Virginia.


Who captured the US asenal at harpes ferry?

John Brown


How old was john brown?

john brown was born in 1800 but later died in 1859 after being captured after his raid on harper's ferry. john brown was 59 when he died.


What US army colonel captured John Brown?

Colonel Robert E. Lee commanded the Federal forces that ended the John Brown slave rebellion attempt. Brown was captured and eventually executed for treason.


Who commanded the US troops that attacked john brown?

Robert E. Lee was in command of the Federal troops that captured John Brown in 1859. Brown had captured a Federal arms depot, thus the Federal army took command of the operation.


When did John Wilkes Booth capture John Brown?

He didn't. John Brown was captured by a Company of US Marines under the command of Colonel Robert E. Lee.


Who killed people in kansas and captured the armory at Harper's ferry?

John Brown


Who was the abolitionist captured at Harper's Ferry Virginia?

John Brown (1800-1859) was captured at the Federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry. He convicted and hanged for treason six weeks after his failed attempt to start a slave revolution.


Who captured john brown?

Col.Robert E. Lee and a force of U.S. Marines!


Who led a raid on a US Army post in Virgina and was captured and hanged?

John Brown