Benedict Arnold Biography

Benedict Arnold biography

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NAME: Benedict Arnold
OCCUPATION: General
BIRTH DATE: January 14, 1741
DEATH DATE: June 14, 1801
PLACE OF BIRTH: Norwich, Connecticut

PLACE OF DEATH: London, United Kingdom

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Revolutionary war traitor Benedict Arnold was a heroic general until his loyalist wife (and some money troubles) made him join the British.

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Born January 14, 1741, Benedict Arnold joined the American Revolutionary army in 1775 and won glory at the Battles of Ticonderoga and Saratoga. While in command of Philadelphia, Arnold married a Loyalist and racked up a lot of debt. This influenced his de