Benedict Arnold (21 December 1615 – 19 June 1678) was president and then governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations serving for a total of 11 years in these roles. Coming from Somerset England he was born and raised in the town of Ilchester likely attending school in Limington nearby.
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birth date
1615-12-21
birth place
Ilchester, Somerset
death date
1678-06-19
death place
Newport Rhode Island
occupation
President, Commissioner, Governor, Language interpretation
office
Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
order in office
President of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, 10th and 12th, 1st 3rd and 7th
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