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Francis Marion was born in Berkeley County, Province of South Carolina around 1732. His father Gabriel Marion was a Huguenot who emigrated to the Thirteen Colonies from France at some point prior to 1700 due to the Edict of Fontainebleau and became a slaveowning planter. [3]
Frances Marion (born Marion Benson Owens; November 18, 1888 [1] – May 12, 1973) was an American screenwriter, director, journalist and author often cited as one of the most renowned female screenwriters of the 20th century alongside June Mathis and Anita Loos. During the course of her career, she wrote over 325 scripts. [2]
Francis Marion, American Revolutionary War guerrilla fighter, whose life may have formed the basis for Mel Gibson's film, The Patriot. [299] [465] Hans-Joachim Marseille (1919–1942), German Luftwaffe ace, penitent for the killings he committed. [466] Paul Mascarene (1684–1760), French-born British army officer. [467] [468]
Francis Marion Crawford (August 2, 1854 – April 9, 1909) [1] was an American writer noted for his many novels, especially those set in Italy, and for his classic weird and fantastical stories. Early life
Peter Horry (March 12, 1743/1744 – 28 February, 1815) was an American planter who served as an officer in the southern theater of the American Revolutionary War.He served under the command of Francis Marion, waging a guerilla war against the British and Loyalist forces.
Francis Marion Walker was born in Paris, Kentucky, on November 12, 1827, and was named in honor of Francis Marion. [1] [2] [3] His parents were John and Tabitha (Taylor) Walker. [1] [4] Walker's mother died while he was young. [1] In 1843, the Walker family moved to Hawkins County in east Tennessee, where his father was proprietor of a tavern.
Francis Marion Wright (August 5, 1844 – July 15, 1917) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Illinois and previously was a judge of the Court of Claims.
Francis Marion Martin (April 1, 1830 – June 11, 1903) was an American clerk, rancher, and politician who served as the 14th lieutenant governor of Texas from 1883 to 1885. A member of the Democratic Party , [ 1 ] he served in the Texas Senate and the Confederate States Army . [ 2 ]