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Born Kováts Mihály in Karcag, Hungary (1724), died at Charleston, South Carolina on may 11, 1779. Founder of the US Cavalry.
Life
Hungarian born noblemen, he became officer in Hungarian Cavalry under Maria Theresa, later cptain in the famous Prussian Cavalry under Frederick the Great. After hearing about the American uprising, he offered his sword to the US Ambassasor to France, Benjamin Franklin. The US Congress made him Colonel-Commander of the legendary Pulaski Legion. He recruited, trained, organized, and led into battle the first ever American Cavalry.
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