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   How old was Benedict Arnold when he was born?

   • Benedict Arnold was born on January 14, 1741 in Norwich, Connecticut. Arnold was one of a number of Benedict Arnolds including an early governor of Rhode Island and his father. Arnold's mother was Hannah Waterman King, a wealthy widow, before her marriage to the elder Arnold.

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   What did Benedict Arnold do in the Revolutionary War?

   • Benedict Arnold (born January 14, 1741, Norwich, Connecticut [U.S.]—died June 14, 1801, London, England) served the cause of the American Revolution as an officer until 1779, when he shifted his allegiance to the British. In 1780 he offered to surrender West Point to the British, and he led a British attack on New London, Connecticut, in 1781.

   Benedict Arnold | Biography, War Hero, & Traitor | Britannica

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   Why do we celebrate Benedict Arnold’s birthday?

   • Despite all the focus on Benedict Arnold’s infamous betrayal, there are, surprisingly, many reasons for Americans to celebrate (most of) the man’s life. Arnold was born on January 14, 1741, in Connecticut, and he died in 1801 as an American disgrace. However, between those dates, Arnold was a bona fide hero of the Revolution.

   Turns Out Benedict Arnold Was The One Who Got Betrayed By

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   What was Benedict Arnold known for?

   • Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument, Saratoga National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park Benedict Arnold's name became synonymous with the word "traitor" in the United States. The only man to serve as a General on both sides of the American Revolutionary War.

   Benedict Arnold (U.S. National Park Service)

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2. www.britannica.com › biography › Benedict-ArnoldBenedict Arnold | Biography, War Hero, & Traitor | Britannica

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   Jun 10, 2024 · Benedict Arnold (1741–1801) was an American officer who served the cause of the American Revolution until 1779, when he shifted his allegiance to the British. His name became an epithet for traitor in the United States.

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Benedict Arnold was a Patriot general during the American Revolution. In the early years of the conflict, he was considered an American war hero, but he became disillusioned with the U.S. and defected to Britain in 1780.

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5. www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com › opinion › guestBenedict Arnold: The traitor who roused a nation, Part I

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   1 day ago · Born in 1741, Benedict Arnold was one of six children from a prominent Connecticut family. Arnold’s father settled in Norwich, squandered much of the family estate in poor business deals and ...

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Benedict Arnold was born in Norwich, Conn., on Jan. 14, 1741, into a prominent, respected family, descended from “the Rhode Island equivalent of royalty.”. One of his ancestors — also named Benedict — served as the colony’s first governor in the mid-to-late 17th century, according to Smithsonian Magazine.

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   4 days ago · The American soldier joined the colonial forces during the War of Independence, 1775-83, took part in the unsuccessful siege of Quebec, and ultimately fled to the British lines and lived in England until his death in 1801. This episode originally aired on March 7, 2024. Was he a traitor or hero?

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Benedict Arnold is one of the most notorious American traitors. New facts and never before presented material illuminate his heroic contributions to the American Revolution and provide...

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   Jun 27, 2024 · Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary Hero by James K. Martin LibGuides: "Benedict Arnold stands as one of the most vilified figures in American history. Stories of his treason have so come to define him that his name, like that of Judas, is virtually synonymous with treason.