> Which frontiersman of the early 19th century was known as the "King of the WildFrontier?"And the answer: Davy Crockett.Davy Crockett with his hunting dogs (The Washington Post)Born in 1786, DavyCrockett was an American folk hero, soldier, and politician who represented thestate of Tennessee in the U.S. House of Representatives. In early 1836, he tookpart in the Texas Revolution and died at the Battle of the Alamo, after beingcaptured by the Mexican Army.As a child of the frontier, Crockett had no real education. At a young age hebecame a skilled scout, hunter, and woodsman, often chipping in for his familyby providing physical labor both around the house and for hire. Eventually,Crockett’s skills were put to use as he joined the Tennessee militia as a scout.There Crockett thrived, and went on to serve in the War of 1812.Eventually, Crockett’s eye turned to politics. After bouts as the publiccommissioner, justice of the peace, and lieutenant colonel of Lawrence County,Tennessee, Crockett won a seat on the Tennessee General Assembly. This soonturned into a run for U.S. Congress, and in 1829 he won a seat in the House ofRepresentatives. Crockett established his reputation as a gifted storyteller and"gentlemen from the cane," a reference to his rural upbringing. It was therethat Crockett’s status as a folk hero began to take effect, as tall tales abouthis frontiersman childhood began to circulate with popularity. Though Crockettlater wrote an autobiography to clear the rumors, popular culture has since heldon to many of the folk tales.Did you know?Crockett once famously said: "I told the people of my district that I wouldserve them faithfully as I had done; but if not, they might go to hell, and Iwill go to Texas." After returning from a tour promoting his autobiography andlosing his congressional seat, Crockett went to Texas.