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Paul Revere, born in 1734 in Massachusetts, is best known for his midnight ride on April 18, 1775, where he warned the American patriots of the approaching British army. Growing up in Boston, he worked as a silversmith and later joined the Massachusetts army at 21, fighting against the French. A key figure in the Boston Tea Party, Revere also contributed to the Continental Army by manufacturing gunpowder and cannons. He passed away from natural causes on May 10, 1818, leaving behind a legacy as an American patriot and craftsman.
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Paul Revere By: Chase Everson
What Made Him/Her Famous On April 18,1775 Paul made his most famous ride. He warned patriots that the British army was coming. The patriots were ready to fight when the British came.
Birth Information • Birthday:1734 • Location of Birth: Massachusetts • Interesting Fact About Childhood: Paul grew up in Boston. He went to school until he was 13. Then he worked in his father ‘s silversmith shop.
Interesting Fact # 1 • Paul joined the Massachusetts army when he was 21 (which was in 1756). He fought with other British colonists against the French army.
Interesting Fact # 2 • Paul helped plan the Boston Tea Party in 1773. The Boston Tea Party was when the Boston patriots dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor.
Interesting Fact # 3 • Paul was also a part time dentist with two wives and he fathered 16 children.
Interesting Fact # 4 • Paul Revere made tea sets and spoons.
Interesting Fact # 5 • Paul became a messenger for the other British colonies. Paul told the British colonies about the Boston tea party.
Interesting Fact # 6 • Paul manufactured gunpowder and cannons for the Continental Army, printed the country's first money, and commanded Castle William at Boston Harbor.
Death Information • Date of Death: May 10, 1818 • Reason for Death: From natural causes
