Benedict Arnold (congressman)
Benedict Arnold | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | |
| In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Markell Nathan Soule |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Soule |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1780 Amsterdam, New York, US |
| Died | March 3, 1849 (aged 68) Amsterdam, New York, US |
| Political party | Anti-Jacksonian |
| Spouse | Mary 'Polly' Bovee Arnold |
| Children | 12 |
| Profession | merchant, politician, philanthropist |
Benedict Arnold (October 5, 1780 – March 3, 1849) was an American politician from New York, and a member of the House of Representatives.