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Hannah Snell

Hannah Snell

Soldier
Hannah Snell was a British woman who disguised herself as a man and became a soldier. Snell was mentioned in James Woodforde's diary entry of 21 May 1778 selling buttons, garters, and laces. Wikipedia
Born: April 23, 1723, Worcester, United Kingdom
Died: February 8, 1792 (age 68 years), Bishopsgate, London, United Kingdom
Spouse: James Summs (m. 1744)
Known for: Disguising herself as a man to serve as a soldier
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