Nathan Hale
Soldier for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nathan Hale (June 6, 1755 – September 22, 1776) was an American Patriot, soldier and spy for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He volunteered for an intelligence-gathering mission in New York City but was captured by the British and executed. Hale is considered an American hero and in 1985 was officially designated the state hero of Connecticut.[1]
For other uses, see Nathan Hale (disambiguation).
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Nathan Hale | |
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Born | June 7, 1755 |
Died | September 22, 1776(1776-09-22) (aged 21) British-occupied New York City |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Nationality | British subject (1755-1776) American (1776) |
Alma mater | Yale College |
Occupation(s) | Soldier Spy |
Parent(s) | Richard Hale Elizabeth Strong |
Espionage activity | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service branch | Continental Army |
Agency | 7th Connecticut Regiment Knowlton's Rangers |
Service years | 1775-1776 |
Rank | Corporal (militia) |
Operations | American Revolutionary War |
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