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Benedict Arnold
Army officer who betrayed America to the British during the Revolutionary War (1740–1801).
The record
Benedict Arnold was an army officer who betrayed America to the British during the Revolutionary War. Born on 14 January 1741 in Norwich, Arnold died on 14 June 1801 in London at the age of 60.
Positions held include commanding officer (1780–1783).
With a Wikipedia article in 44 languages, Benedict Arnold is No. 3,644 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 14 January 1741, Norwich
- Died
- 14 June 1801, London (aged 60)
- Country
- Kingdom of Great Britain
- Known as
- Apothecary, merchant, military officer
- Field
- Military
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 44
Did you know
39
Was 39 when first commanding officer (1780).
60
Lived to 60.
14 Jan
Shares a birthday with Albert Schweitzer and Yukio Mishima.
4
One of 4 people in the Index born in Norwich, with Annie Proulx.
44
Has a Wikipedia article in 44 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1780–1783Commanding officer
Connections
Benedict Arnold
- FatherBenedict Arnold
- MotherHannah Arnold
- SpousePeggy Shippen
- ChildJames Robertson Arnold
- ChildWilliam Finch Arnold
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