Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical figure
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| gptkbp:activeYears |
18th century
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| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Virginia_militia
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
frontier life
local settlers American_expansionism |
| gptkbp:birthPlace |
gptkb:Virginia
|
| gptkbp:burialPlace |
gptkb:Wetzel_County,_West_Virginia
|
| gptkbp:children |
Lewis_Wetzel_Jr.
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
settlement_of_the_Northwest_Territory
|
| gptkbp:deathPlace |
gptkb:Ohio
|
| gptkbp:depictedIn |
historical novels
|
| gptkbp:descendant |
Wetzel_family
|
| gptkbp:died |
1806
|
| gptkbp:famousFor |
survival skills
defending settlements scouting and raiding tracking and hunting skills |
| gptkbp:foughtAgainst |
Native_American_tribes
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
pioneer_in_American_frontier_history
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lewis Wetzel
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Daniel_Boone
frontier conflicts |
| gptkbp:influenceOn |
American_folklore
|
| gptkbp:involvedIn |
gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
land disputes |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
historical accounts
legendary status military strategies pioneering spirit strategic alliances cultural legacy cultural impact inspiration for stories courage and bravery rescue missions impact on local history legendary tales symbol of frontier life resilience in battle role in westward expansion surviving harsh conditions leadership in militia fighting for settlers' rights frontier warfare contributions_to_American_history exploration_of_the_Ohio_Valley |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Wetzel_County_named_after_him
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
The Long Hunter
|
| gptkbp:notableBattle |
Battle of Point Pleasant
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:Indian_Wars
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
frontiersman
|
| gptkbp:reputation |
fearless warrior
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mary_Wetzel
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
guerrilla warfare
|