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Benedict Arnold, Rhode Island colonial governor (died 1678)

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Benedict Arnold (governor)

Rhode Island statesman (1615–1678)

Benedict Arnold was president and then governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, serving for a total of 11 years in these roles. He was born and raised in the town of Ilchester, Somerset, England, likely attending school in Limington nearby. In 1635 at…
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December 21

Day of the year

December 21 is the 355th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 10 days remain until the end of the year.
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