israel putnam

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born Jan. 7, 1718, Salem Village, Mass. died May 29, 1790, Pomfret, Conn., U.S. American Revolutionary army officer. He was a prosperous farmer in Connecticut from 1740. He served throughout the French and Indian War and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel in 1759. Appointed a major general in the Continental Army in 1775, he fought with distinction at Bunker Hill, but his troops were defeated at the Battle of Long Island. He was charged with the defense of the Hudson highlands but abandoned Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton to the British. He served in lesser commands until suffering a stroke in 1779
israel putnam

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    Is·ra·el Put·nam

    Türkische aussprache

    îzreyl pʌtnım

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    /ˈəzrāl ˈpətnəm/ /ˈɪzreɪl ˈpʌtnəm/
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