Lydia Darragh

Description: (She is Said to Have Saved George Washington's Army from a British Attack)
Lydia Darragh, an Irish woman, is famous for her role in providing vital information to George Washington and the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. She is said to have crossed British lines in Philadelphia to alert them of an imminent British attack. However, some contemporary sources cast doubt on the accuracy of her account. Nevertheless, Darragh's actions are recognized as a courageous and potentially impactful contribution to the American cause in the war.

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Born In Dublin, Ireland
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Died on December 28, 1789
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