Question

he was the commander of the territorial militia during the revolution and during the cherokee wars. he was the first governor of the state of franklin and he also served as the governor of tennessee from 1796 - 1809 his conflicts with andrew jackson almost resulted in a duel in 1803. who was this important figure in the history of tennessee? john sevier william blount daniel boone jeffrey knox

Explanation:

The described figure commanded militia in the Revolution and Cherokee Wars, was the first governor of the State of Franklin, served as Tennessee's governor from 1796-1809, and nearly dueled Andrew Jackson in 1803. These details match John Sevier.

Answer:

John Sevier