William Christian was a soldier from what is now the USA state of Kentucky who served in the American Revolutionary War. He was killed in southern Indiana in 1786 by Natives. Several places are named after him, including: Official language(s) English Capital Frankfort Largest city Louisville Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 37th 104,749 km² 225 km 610 km 1. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Netherlands, Spain, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis The American Revolutionary War (1775â1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military component of the American Revolution. ... Official language(s) English Capital Indianapolis Largest city Indianapolis Area - Total - Width - Length - % water - Latitude - Longitude Ranked 38th 94,321 km² 225 km 435 km 1. ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...