Who did Arnold marry?
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Peggy Shippen
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Answer
Peggy Shippen was a Philadelphia socialite who was married to Benedict Arnold. She was known for her beauty and intelligence, and was also an active supporter of the American Revolution. However, she later became disillusioned with the war and turned against the Americans. After Arnold defected to the British, she accompanied him to England, where they lived out the rest of their lives.
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