Nathan Hale
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.
Nathan Hale | |
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| Born | June 7, 1755 |
| Died | September 22, 1776 (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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