Benedict Arnold
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Summary
Benedict Arnold was born on January 14, 1741[1], in Norwich[2]. He died on June 14, 1801[3], in London[4]. He worked as an apothecary[5], merchant[6], military officer[7], and military commander[8]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,050 views/month, #2,043 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1741[10]
- Date of death: 1801[11]
- Place of burial: St Mary's Church, Battersea[12]
- Father: Benedict Arnold[13]
- Mother: Hannah Arnold[14]
- Spouse: Peggy Shippen[15]
- Child: James Robertson Arnold[16], William Finch Arnold[17]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[18], United States[19]
- Native language: English[20]
- Field of work: military affairs[21], American Revolutionary War[22], military art[23], commerce[24]
- Position held: commanding officer[25]
- Member of: freemasonry[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Military branch: Continental Army[28], British Army[29]
- Official residence: President's House[30]
- Commons category: Benedict Arnold[31]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[32], brigadier general[33]
- Archives at: National Archives and Records Administration[34], New Haven Museum[35]
- Cause of death: edema[36]
- Residence: Mount Pleasant[37]
- Participated in conflict: American Revolutionary War[38]
- Family name: Arnold[39]
- Given name: Benedict[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Benedict Arnold[41]
- Allegiance: United States[42], Kingdom of Great Britain[43]
Why It Matters
Benedict Arnold has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Benedict Arnold born?
Benedict Arnold's place of birth was Norwich[2].
Where did Benedict Arnold die?
Benedict Arnold died in London[4].
Who were Benedict Arnold's parents?
Benedict Arnold's father was Benedict Arnold[13]. Benedict Arnold's mother was Hannah Arnold[14].
Who was Benedict Arnold married to?
Benedict Arnold's spouses include Peggy Shippen[15].
What did Benedict Arnold do for work?
Benedict Arnold worked as an apothecary[5], merchant[6], military officer[7], and military commander[8].