Benedict Arnold - Wikipedia
WEBBenedict Arnold (14 January 1741 [O.S. 3 January 1740] [1] [a] – June 14, 1801) was an American-born British military officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. He fought with distinction for the American Continental Army and rose to the rank of major general before defecting to the British in 1780.
The Truth Of Benedict Arnold's Death - Grunge
WEBDec 16, 2020 · Arnold didn't die a heroic death, or even a cowardly death. His health simply declined, partly as a result of his war wounds, partly as a result of what used to be called dropsy — edema, the dramatic retention of fluid in limbs. He died, age 60, and was buried in London.
Benedict Arnold: Traitor, Wife & West Point | HISTORY
WEBOct 27, 2009 · Benedict Arnold, an American colonist, was a Revolutionary War hero who later became a despised traitor when he schemed to turn West Point over to the British.
Benedict Arnold | Biography, War Hero, & Traitor | Britannica
WEBSep 11, 2024 · 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.
Benedict Arnold - Children, Wife & Facts - Biography
WEBMar 26, 2021 · Returning home after the battle, he learned that his wife had died earlier in the month. On June 27, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the invasion of Quebec partly at the urging of...
Benedict Arnold - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 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.
Benedict Arnold, Biography, Facts for Kids, Significance, APUSH
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Death of Benedict Arnold. Benedict Arnold died on June 14, 1801, and was buried at St. Mary’s Church in Battersea, London. Benedict Arnold Significance. Benedict Arnold is important to the history of the United States for the heroic role he played as an officer for most of the American Revolutionary War.
Benedict Arnold - American Battlefield Trust
WEBIn December, he led a force of British troops into Virginia, capturing Richmond and laying waste to the countryside. Arnold would die in 1801, leaving behind him a legacy as America’s most notorious traitor. The name Benedict Arnold is synonymous in American history with the word traitor.
Benedict Arnold - U.S. National Park Service
WEBIt has been said that had Benedict Arnold died at the Battles of Saratoga, he would have been considered as one of America's greatest heroes. Instead, he died in England in June of 1801 as Gen. Washington's most brilliant tactician and America's worst betrayer.
American Revolution: Major General Benedict Arnold - ThoughtCo
WEBMar 31, 2018 · Benedict Arnold was American officer during the American Revolution who is best remembered for turning traitor and defecting to the British.