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Jacob J. Brown | |
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_1923_3.jpeg) Portrait by James Herring, c. 1835 | |
| Commanding General of the U.S. Army | |
| In office June, 1821 – 24 February 1828 | |
| President | James Monroe John Quincy Adams |
| Preceded by | Himself as Senior Officer of the U.S. Army |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Macomb |
| 11th Senior Officer of the U.S. Army | |
| In office 15 June 1815 – June, 1821 | |
| President | James Madison James Monroe |
| Preceded by | Henry Dearborn |
| Succeeded by | Himself as Commanding General of the U.S. Army |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 9, 1775 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | February 24, 1828 (aged 52) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Pamelia Williams (m. 1802) |
| Children | 9 including Nathan W. Brown |
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| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | |
| Awards | Congressional Gold Medal |
| Nickname | "Potash Brown" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | New York Militia United States Army |
| Years of service | 1807–1813 (NY Militia) 1813–1828 (US Army) |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands | Army of the Niagara |
| Battles/wars | |
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