JOHN STARK


John Stark
John Stark
  • Born: August 28, 1728
  • Died: May 8, 1822
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John Stark was a New Hampshire native who served as an officer in the British Army during the French and Indian war and a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.