Birthdate: 1729 AD
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Died: December 28, 1789
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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