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Winfield Scott

lieutenant generalUnited StatesUnited States8 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1786 – 1866

17901800181018201830184018501860War of 1812 · 1812–1815Mexican-American War · 1846–1848Battle of Queenston Heights — October 13, 1812 · United States · War of 1812Battle of Chippawa — July 5, 1814 · United States · War of 1812Battle of Lundy's Lane — July 25, 1814 · United States · War of 1812Battle of Churubusco — August 20, 1847 · United States · Mexican-American WarBattle of Contreras — August 20, 1847 · United States · Mexican-American WarBattle of Molino del Rey — September 8, 1847 · United States · Mexican-American WarChapultepec — 13 Sep 1847 · United States · Mexican-American WarVeracruz — Mar 1847 · United States · Mexican-American War

Active service 1812–1847 — 8 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 26.

Profile

Winfield Scott was an American military commander and a presidential candidate. He served as Commanding General of the United States Army from 1841 to 1861, and was a veteran of the War of 1812, American Indian Wars, Mexican–American War, and the early stages of the American Civil War. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 election but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insistence on proper military etiquette and the Grand Old Man of the Army for his many years of service.

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Battles (8)

Last verified June 2026
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