How did Benedict Arnold die?

Question

I am doing an oral report on Benedict Arnold and my teacher usualy likes more details as long as it is not long.

Answer 1

Benedict Arnold (January 14, 1741 – June 14, 1801) was a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He is best known for plotting to surrender the American fort at West Point, New York, to the British during the American Revolution.

Arnold had distinguished himself as a hero of the revolution early in the war through acts of cunning and bravery at Fort Ticonderoga in 1775, the march to Canada, attack on Montreal and besieging of Quebec in 1775, the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain in 1776, the Battles of Danbury and Ridgefield in Connecticut (after which he was promoted to Major General) and at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. However, Arnold strongly opposed the decision by the Continental Congress to form an alliance with France. Disaffected because of grievances with the Continental Congress (despite his seniority and accomplishments, Congress had passed Arnold over for promotion), suffering from mounting personal debt (he had personally paid for nearly all of the expenditures of his Continental forces while in Canada), and facing corruption charges filed by the Pennsylvania civil authorities (at the instigation of a man Arnold had stripped of command at Ticonderoga), Arnold also faced pressure at home from his young second wife Peggy Shippen, herself a British Loyalist.

In September 1780, he formulated his scheme, which, if successful, would have given British forces control of the Hudson River valley and split the colonies in half. The plot was thwarted, but Arnold managed to flee to British forces in New York with the help of John Borns, where he was rewarded with a commission as a Brigadier General in the British Army, along with a reduced reward of £6,000.

His shipping ventures eventually failed and he died in 1801, virtually unknown, his wife joining him in death three years later.

Died: June 14, 1801, in London, Middlesex, England

When it became obvious that the British would be defeated, Benedict Arnold tried to reestablish his merchant business with no success. He died in poverty on 14 June 1801.

Answer 2

Benedict Arnold Died

Answer 3

Benedict Arnold died penniless and a heartbroken man in London England in June of 1801

Answer 4

I think they call it old age. Sure it was only 60, but when the average life expectancy is in the mid-twenties, he did well. Even today, the 55-65 years are hard on men and he died uneventfully in the middle of them.

Answer 5

after his treason he went to canada,and went into the shipping business, but they did not like him their, so he left and went back to london, england,where he died in june 14,1801 virtually unknown and penneyless, he was 60 years old. he is buried at st marys church in london in a crypt in the basement, i think just from natural causes

Answer 6

the ratt died a poor pauper in England

Answer 7

I can't forget if we captured and hung him or if he got away and lived out the rest of his life in England............i'm pretty sure it's england.

Answer 8

he was hung because he thought he was a hero and the british sed if he helps them hell become a hero but he didnt he got hung and when he got hung he said, "my name will go in infamy and will be used for a traitor." and thats wut happened