Benedict Arnold (congressman)

Benedict Arnold
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 16th district
In office
March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831
Preceded byHenry Markell
Nathan Soule
Succeeded byNathan Soule
Personal details
BornOctober 5, 1780 (1780-10-05)
Amsterdam, New York, US
DiedMarch 3, 1849 (1849-03-04) (aged 68)
Amsterdam, New York, US
Political partyAnti-Jacksonian
SpouseMary 'Polly' Bovee Arnold
Children12
Professionmerchant, politician, philanthropist

Benedict Arnold (October 5, 1780 – March 3, 1849) was an American politician from New York, and a member of the House of Representatives.