Benedict Arnold

army officer who betrayed America to the British during the Revolutionary War (1740–1801)
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Benedict Arnold
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Benedict Arnold

Summary

Benedict Arnold is a human[1]. His place of birth was Norwich[2]. He was born on +1741-01-14T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on +1801-06-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an apothecary[6], merchant[7], military officer[8], and military commander[9]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,349 views/month, #2,043 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Benedict Arnold was born in Norwich[2].
  • Benedict Arnold died in London[4].
  • Benedict Arnold was born on +1741-01-14T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Benedict Arnold was born on +1741-00-00T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Benedict Arnold died on +1801-06-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Benedict Arnold died on +1801-00-00T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Battersea[13].
  • Benedict Arnold's father was Benedict Arnold[14].
  • Benedict Arnold's mother was Hannah Arnold[15].
  • Benedict Arnold was married to Peggy Shippen[16].
  • A child of Benedict Arnold was James Robertson Arnold[17].
  • A child of Benedict Arnold was William Finch Arnold[18].
  • Benedict Arnold held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
  • Benedict Arnold held citizenship in United States[20].
  • Benedict Arnold held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
  • English was Benedict Arnold's native language[22].
  • Benedict Arnold worked as an apothecary[6].
  • Benedict Arnold worked as a merchant[7].
  • Benedict Arnold worked as a military officer[8].
  • Benedict Arnold's professions included military commander[9].
  • Benedict Arnold's field of work was military affairs[23].
  • Benedict Arnold's field of work was American Revolutionary War[24].
  • Benedict Arnold's field of work was military art[25].
  • Benedict Arnold's field of work was commerce[26].
  • Benedict Arnold held the position of commanding officer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Norwich[2], Benedict Arnold… Recorded date of birth include +1741-01-14T00:00:00Z[3] and +1741-00-00T00:00:00Z[11]. His father was he[14]. His mother was Hannah Arnold[15]. English was his native language[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include apothecary[6], merchant[7], military officer[8], and military commander[9]. Fields of work include military affairs[23], a concept[28]; American Revolutionary War[24], a war of national liberation[29]; military art[25], an academic discipline[30]; and commerce[26], an academic major[31]. Benedict Arnold held the position of commanding officer[27].

Personal Life

Benedict Arnold was married to Peggy Shippen[16]. Children include James Robertson Arnold[17], 1781–1854[32] and William Finch Arnold[18], 1794–1846[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1801-06-14T00:00:00Z[5] and +1801-00-00T00:00:00Z[12]. Benedict Arnold passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was edema[34]. He is buried at St Mary's Church, Battersea[13].

Why It Matters

Benedict Arnold ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,349 views/month, #2,043 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Benedict Arnold born?

Born in Norwich[2], Benedict Arnold…

Where did Benedict Arnold die?

Benedict Arnold died in London[4].

Who were Benedict Arnold's parents?

Benedict Arnold's father was Benedict Arnold[14]. Benedict Arnold's mother was Hannah Arnold[15].

Who was Benedict Arnold married to?

Benedict Arnold's spouses include Peggy Shippen[16].

What did Benedict Arnold do for work?

Benedict Arnold worked as apothecary[6], merchant[7], military officer[8], and military commander[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [34] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . data.bibliotheken.nl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . data.bibliotheken.nl. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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