John André

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Espionage
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkb:George_Washington
gptkb:West_Point
gptkb:British_intelligence
the treason of Benedict Arnold.
gptkbp:birth_date 1750-05-02
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Old_Tappan_Cemetery
gptkb:Tappan,_New_York
Tappan Cemetery
gptkbp:captured_near gptkb:Tarrytown,_New_York
gptkbp:captures gptkb:American_forces
September 23, 1780
John Paulding, David Williams, and Isaac Van Wart
gptkbp:cause_of_death execution by hanging
gptkbp:children gptkb:none
2
gptkbp:commanded British intelligence operations
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:historical_markers
gptkbp:contribution Intelligence gathering for the British
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for novels and plays
inspired various historical analyses and interpretations.
featured in American folklore.
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in various historical discussions.
in literature and art.
gptkbp:death_date 1780-10-02
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Tappan,_New_York,_USA
gptkb:Tappan,_New_York
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:The_American_Revolution
historical paintings.
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
gptkb:Westminster_School
gptkbp:famous_for his capture and execution
his execution and the circumstances surrounding it
his capture and execution as a spy
his intelligence work.
gptkbp:famous_quote “ I am a soldier, and I die for my country.”
“ I am a soldier, and I will die like one.”
gptkbp:fate Executed by hanging
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:John_André
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied in military history.
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
American Revolutionary War.
gptkbp:historical_documentation his letters and correspondence.
gptkbp:historical_figure associated with espionage.
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced American military strategy.
gptkbp:historical_interpretation varied perspectives on his actions.
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a controversial figure.
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:American_Revolutionary_War
gptkbp:historical_role Spy and intelligence officer
spy and intelligence officer.
gptkbp:historical_significance Symbol of espionage in the Revolutionary War
his capture changed the course of the war.
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gptkbp:image https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3e/ John_ Andre.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4e/ John_ Andre.jpg/220px-John_ Andre.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3e/ John_ Andre.jpg/220px-John_ Andre.jpg
John André portrait.jpg
gptkbp:influenced American military strategy
American espionage tactics
the perception of spies in warfare.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:George_Washington
British military tactics
gptkbp:influences British military strategy
gptkbp:inspired numerous books and plays.
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:Major_André
the British spy.
gptkbp:known_for his role in the capture of Benedict Arnold
involvement in Benedict Arnold's treason
his involvement in Benedict Arnold's treason
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy controversial figure in American history
symbol of betrayal in the Revolutionary War
considered a tragic figure in American history.
Debate over the ethics of espionage
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:narrative his life and death are often recounted.
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_event the plot to surrender West Point
his capture and trial.
gptkbp:notable_for role in the American Revolutionary War
his role in the American Revolutionary War
gptkbp:notable_work British intelligence operations
spy operations during the American Revolutionary War
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Espionage
gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:parent John André and Mary André
John André Sr. and Mary André
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Tappan,_New_York
gptkbp:portrayed_by various actors in film.
gptkbp:portrayed_in various films and literature
Various films and literature
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Major
gptkbp:recording_year 1780-09-23
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Benedict_Arnold
gptkbp:resting_place gptkb:West_Point_Cemetery
gptkb:Tappan,_New_York,_USA
gptkb:Tappan,_New_York
gptkbp:result I pray you to remember me to all my friends.
“ I pray you to bear me witness that I die like a brave man.”
gptkbp:role gptkb:Espionage
gptkb:CIA
British spy in America
gptkbp:service_years 1771-1780
gptkbp:significant_event capture by American forces
Capture of John André
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:none
Mary Anne André
gptkbp:was_executed_by gptkb:American_forces
October 2, 1780
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Capture_of_West_Point
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5