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Nathan Hale

US Revolutionary War · US Army · Captain

Rank: Captain
United States of America
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ale became an American hero when he was captured and hanged by the British for spying during the Revolutionary War.

Timeline

Birth- 6 June 1755
Coventry, Connecticut

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Quote
I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.
Education: Institution
Yale
Education: Place
New Haven, Connecticut
Education: From
1 Jan 1768
Education: To
1 Jan 1773
Occupation
Teacher, American spy

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1775 - 1783US Revolutionary War
Branch
Army
Conflict Period
US Revolutionary War
Served For
United States of America

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Rank
Captain

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Enlistment
Continental Troops

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Death- 22 Sept 1776-Age: 21 years
New York City, New York
Hanging

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Other Facts

Full Name
Nathan Hale

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Father
Richard Hale
Mother
Elizabeth Strong

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Sources
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