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Birth
Paul Revere was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Apollos Rivoire and Deborah Hitchbourne. -
Apollos' Death
When Paul Revere was 19, his father suddenly died. Paul Revere took over his father's goldsmithing business. He also earned money as an engraver and dentist. If Paul Revere hadn't been an engraver, then he wouldn't have engraved the controversial Boston Massacre scene. (Exact date not known) -
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Seven Years War
Paul Revere served in the French and Indian War. He was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant. He served his time with an artillery regiment.
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Lots of Kids
On August 4, 1757, Paul Revere married Sarah Orne, and together they had eight children.
Unfortunately, Sarah Orne died May 3, 1773.
Paul Revere married his second wife on October 10, 1773. They had eight children together as well.
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The Boston Massacre Engraving
Just three weeks after the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere created and published his famous and wildly inaccurate Boston Massacre engraving. This engraving was used by rebellion leaders as propaganda against the British monarchy. This engraving sparked anger in the hearts of many colonists and caused many to demand freedom from Britain. -
Boston Tea Party
As a Son of Liberty, Paul Revere participated in the famous Boston Tea Party. He and others dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped crates of tea into the harbor. In three hours, Paul Revere and others had dumped 90,000 pounds of tea into the sea. This helped the rebellion to grow stronger and ultimately was one of the causes of the Revolutionary War. -
Spreading the News
Immediately after the Boston Tea Party, Samuel Adams sent Paul Revere to Manhattan, New York. There he delivered the news about the Boston Tea Party to the inhabitants there. This helped encourage other colonists in other cities and towns to participate in boycotts, rebellions, and protests. -
Committee of Correspondence
The Boston Committee of Correspondence recruited Paul Revere as one of their main riders. He rode across the countryside as a courier. If it hadn't been for the Committee of Correspondence, then Paul Revere wouldn't have gone on his midnight ride to warn the minutemen and rebellion leaders that British troops were on their way to Concord. (exact date could not be found) -
Midnight Ride
On the night of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere went on his famous midnight ride. He was sent to warn rebellion leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams that British troops were coming on their way through to Concord to possibly capture them. He also warned the minutemen of Lexington that the British were marching to Concord to seize and destroy rebel arms and ammunition that were stored there. This ultimately led to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, where the Revolutionary War officially began. -
Forensic Dentistry
Paul Revere became the first American to practice forensic dentistry. His friend, Joseph Warren, had died at the Battle of Lexington with his facial features disfigured. Revere identified Dr. Joseph Warren by the small wire dentures he had crafted for him. Because of this, Dr. Joseph Warren was able to be buried with full military honors. (Exact date not known) -
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Military Service
Paul Revere joined the Massachusetts Infantry Militia as a Major. In 1778, he became the commander of Castle Island in Boston Harbor and was in charge of three infantry companies. After taking part in the disastrous Penobscot Expedition, he was tried and discharged for insubordination and cowardice.
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Death
Paul Revere died in Boston, Massachusetts.
