BENEDICT ARNOLD

Benedict Arnold- benedict arnold was born Jan. 14, 1741 in Norwich, Connecticut Died June 14, 1801 in London, england.

One of history's best-known traitors, Benedict Arnold was a successful general from Connecticut during the American Revolutionary War

Arnold also volunteered in three campaigns of the French and Indian War (1754-63), but deserted to be with his dying mother.

Remembered mainly as a mercenary traitor during the American independence war, Arnold was also one of the ablest commanders on either side. He led from the front and was twice seriously wounded doing so.

Upon learning of André's capture, Benedict Arnold escaped down the Hudson River to the British sloop-of-war Vulture, narrowly avoiding capture by the forces of General Washington who had departed for West Point immediately upon learning of Arnold's plan. Arnold received a commission as a Brigadier General in the British Army, a good annual pension of £360, and a lump sum of about 17 times that amount.