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Paul Revere Biography and Timeline

Follow Paul Revere through 8 dated historical records for United States of America.

Paul Revere, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

8Distinct records
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1774–1775Years on this page

1774

Battle of Lexington

Lexington · Warfare / American War of Independence

The Comm of Public Safety sends Revere & Dawes to warn Hancock & Adams of danger

Role range: 1775-1783

Suffolk Resolves

Philadelphia · Government / Continental

Paul Revere carries a copy to the Suffolk Resolves to the Continental Congress, which is in session in Philadelphia

Suffolk Resolves

Philadelphia · Government / Continental

The Suffolk Resolves are passed by the Continental Congress protesting against British coercive legislation

Minutemen

Warfare / American War of Independence

Minuteman and Sons of Liberty member Paul Revere spread the news that "the British are coming"

Role range: 1775-1783

Sons of Liberty

Warfare / American War of Independence

Minuteman and Sons of Liberty member Paul Revere spread the news that "the British are coming"

Role range: 1775-1783

1775

Minutemen

Warfare / American War of Independence

Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons

Role range: 1775-1783

Siege of Concord

Concord · Warfare / American War of Independence

Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons

Role range: 1775-1783

Siege of Lexington

Lexington · Warfare / American War of Independence

Gage underestimates the Minutemen, Paul Revere spreads the news that "the regulars are coming," but as captured before completing his mission when the British march towards the arsenal in Lexington and Concord to collect the patriots weapons

Role range: 1775-1783

Records, sources and methodology

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