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John Stark

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
Years: 1728 - 1822

John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822) 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 becomes widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.