Benjamin Lincoln
Full Name: Benjamin Lincoln
Nationality:
Profession: Military Leader
Why Famous: Lincoln served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
In this position he oversaw three major surrenders: of the British at Saratoga, of the Americans at Charleston, and of the entire British force in America at Yorktown.
After the war he served as Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.
Born: January 24, 1733
Star Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hingham, Massachusetts Bay, British America