Benjamin Tallmadge
Benjamin Tallmadge (February 25, 1754 – March 7, 1835) was an American military officer, spymaster, and politician. He is best known for his service as an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He acted as leader of the Culper Ring during the war, a celebrated network of spies in New York where major British forces were based. He also led a successful raid across Long Island that culminated in the Battle of Fort St. George. After the war, Tallmadge was elected to the US House of Representatives as a member of the Federalist Party.
Benjamin Tallmadge | |
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Tallmadge c. 1800 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's at-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1801 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | William Edmond |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Scott Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1754 Setauket or Brookhaven, Province of New York |
| Died | March 7, 1835 (aged 81) Litchfield, Connecticut |
| Spouses | Mary Floyd
(m. 1784; died 1805)Maria Hallett (m. 1808) |
| Children | 7, including Frederick A. Tallmadge |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
| Occupation | Statesman |
| Known for | Organized the Culper Spy Ring |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | 2nd Continental Light Dragoons |
| Years of service | 1776–1783 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War: |
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