Person    | Male  Born 14/1/1741  Died 14/6/1801

Major General Benedict Arnold

Categories: Armed Forces

Countries: USA

Soldier and traitor. Born Connecticut. In the American War of Independence Arnold started in the American army where he distinguished himself but then defected to the British, Died 62 Gloucester Place.

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Major General Benedict Arnold

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Benedict Arnold

"American patriot" is a bit rich, for a turncoat. This is where he died. 201...

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