Tag: Dueling culture in the 19th century
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President Andrew Jackson Participated in Up to 100 Duels
Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. president, was known for his bravery. He was called “Old Hickory” and was famous for his many duels. These duels were often over insults to his wife Rachel. Jackson’s love for dueling was a big part of the Southern culture back then. He got hurt a lot in these fights.…