Join Peggy Shippen, the influential wife of Benedict Arnold, as she shares insights into their tumultuous relationship. Explore how Peggy's intelligence and political savvy played a pivotal role in Arnold's notorious betrayal during the Revolutionary War. Discover the complexities of their courtship, marked by societal expectations and familial disapproval, and how love intertwined with strategy shaped their fateful choices. Peggy’s perspective adds a fascinating layer to a story often dominated by male narratives.
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Peggy Shippen and Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold, known for treason, married Peggy Shippen.
Peggy was from a wealthy family, known for beauty, intellect, and political knowledge.
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Peggy Shippen's Upbringing
Peggy Shippen was described as serious, not frivolous, interested in politics and business, well-educated.
She was raised by her bookish father, who prioritized her education.
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Engagement Despite Disapproval
Despite her father's initial disapproval, Peggy Shippen and Benedict Arnold got engaged in 1779.
Arnold's lavish gifts and Peggy's persistence convinced her father.
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It’s been said that history is written by the person at the typewriter. But who did the person who made history depend on? Often, it’s impossible to find out. But once in a while, we get lucky, and the story was not only recorded, it’s really good. Well that’s what this podcast is all about. “Significant Others” is a show that tells a story you might not know about a person you probably do.
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