Nathan Hale

War Hero

Birthday June 6, 1755

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Coventry, CT

DEATH DATE Sep 22, 1776 (21)

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About

American Revolutionary War hero whose last words were: "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country." He was named the state hero of Connecticut in 1985.

Before Fame

He graduated from Yale University in 1773.

Trivia

He was captured and hanged by British forces following his failed espionage mission. His uncle of the same name founded the Boston Daily Advertiser.

Family Life

He had an older brother named Enoch.

Associated With

He was a Revolutionary War-era spy like British loyalist Benedict Arnold .