John André
British Army officer during the American Revolutionary War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John André (May 2, 1750[1] – October 2, 1780) was a major in the British Army and head of its intelligence operations in America during the American Revolutionary War. In that role he was assigned the task of negotiating Benedict Arnold's secret offer to surrender the fort at West Point, New York, to the British in September 1780. Through a series of mishaps and unforeseen events, André was forced to return from a meeting with Arnold through American territory while wearing civilian clothes. He was captured by three colonials and soon identified. He was convicted of espionage and hanged as a spy by the Continental Army on the orders of George Washington.
John André | |
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Born | (1750-05-02)2 May 1750 London, Kingdom of Great Britain |
Died | 2 October 1780(1780-10-02) (aged 30) Tappan, New York, U.S. |
Buried | |
Allegiance | Great Britain |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1770–1780 |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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André is typically remembered favorably by historians as a man of honor, and several prominent U.S. leaders of the time, including Alexander Hamilton and the Marquis de Lafayette, did not agree with his fate.