Historedia
Person

Tecumseh

Events
3
Episodes
6
Years
1812–1813

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Tecumseh, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Brownstown

    1812

    Role: Shawnee war chief leading the attacking force

    1. 5 August 1812 · Brownstown creek, near the Wyandot village of Brownstown south of Fort DetroitAmbush at Brownstown creek

      Tecumseh's small force ambushed Van Horne's 200 soldiers after they forded Brownstown creek, prompting a panicked American retreat.

    2. 5 August 1812 · Brownstown, Michigan TerritoryAmerican defeat and losses

      Despite an eight-to-one overall numerical advantage, the Americans lost the skirmish with substantial losses while Tecumseh's force was nearly untouched.

  2. Fort Meigs built on the Maumee River under Harrison

    1813

    Role: Shawnee Chief

    1. February 1813 · Maumee RiverConstruction of Fort Meigs

      Construction began in February 1813 on the south side of the Maumee River under Major General William Henry Harrison's command.

    2. May 1813 · Fort MeigsFirst Siege of Fort Meigs

      British allied forces under Procter and Tecumseh began a bombardment and siege of the fort in May 1813.

    3. July 1813 · Fort MeigsSecond Siege of Fort Meigs

      Procter and Tecumseh returned to Fort Meigs in July 1813 for a second siege.

  3. William Henry Harrison defeats the British and Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of the Thames

    1813

    Role: Shawnee Chief and Warrior

    1. October 5, 1813 · Upper Canada near ThamesvilleBattle of the Thames

      American forces defeated British and Native troops near Thamesville, Ontario, resulting in the death of Tecumseh.

Sources

  1. Battle of Brownstown Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. Tecumseh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19