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unusual facts about William Dawes


William Dawes

The difference in Revere's and Dawes's achievement and legacy is examined by Malcolm Gladwell in his book The Tipping Point, where he concludes that Revere would be classified as a connector whereas Dawes was an "ordinary man."


Boston Neck

On the night of April 18, 1775, Patriot leader Doctor Joseph Warren sent Paul Revere and William Dawes on horseback with identical written messages to warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the British expedition to capture them and to seize the powder in Concord.

Henry M. Dawes

Dawes was born in Marietta, Ohio, the youngest son of American Civil War brevet Brigadier General Rufus R. Dawes and great-great-grandson of American Revolution hero William Dawes.


see also

Bill Schulz

William Dawes "Bill" Schulz (born August 14, 1975) is an American journalist and television personality, best known for being on the Fox News late-night show Red Eye w/ Greg Gutfeld.

Sir William Dawes, 3rd Baronet

From the age of nine, William Dawes studied at the Merchant Taylors' School in London.