They found him in the Societyâs Captorsâ Room in a portrait drawn by Major John André. John Andre. He has been cast in the film adaptation of La sonrisa etrusca, alongside Brian Cox, Thora Birch and Rosanna Arquette. He and Peggy met often in social settings and were believed to be particularly close. While Benedict Arnold is the best-known traitor in American history and lived, Arnoldâs British confidant and accomplice in the plot to At the time, Andre was an up-and-coming figure in the British forces, under the command of General William Howe. Major John Andre (May 2, 1750âOct. Wikimedia. John André was head of the British Armyâs Secret Service in North America as the Revolutionary War entered its most bitter and, ultimately, decisive phase. Major John Andre's mysterious white braid Major Andreâs mysterious white braid has been the subject of heated discussion among TURN viewers since day one, who â regardless if they love it or hate it â are dying to find historical justification for its appearance in the show. Among these guests was a significant figure: Major John Andre. He was probably the most capable combat commander on the rebelsâ side before a combination of resentments over slights, coupled with financial distress, led him to turn coat. Gen.") to Gregory Townsend, Esq., Commissary General of the British army in If youâve seen AMCâs TURN: Washingtonâs Spies, or had a passionate history teacher, you have heard of André. ANDRÉ, John (1751-1780), Major, British Army, Deputy Adjutant General to General Sir Henry Clinton, executed as a spy . In November 1778, André was promoted to major and named adjutant general by General Henry Clinton, the British commander-in-chief. John André was born in London, England, on May 2, 1750. In August 2018, Feild was cast in biographical film Ford v. Ferrari as automotive engineer, Roy Lunn. 2, 1780) was a British intelligence officer during the American Revolution.In 1779, he assumed oversight of secret intelligence for the British army and opened contact with American traitor Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold.Andre was later captured, convicted, and hanged as ⦠He was the British intelligence officer who befriended Peggy Shippen, beautiful daughter of a wealthy Philadelphia family. TURN: Washington's Spies Major John Andre (2014-2016) Stag Ledge (2016) Brave Men's Blood Marcus (2014) The name of the final party in the treasonous trio, Patriot general Benedict Arnold (1741 â 1801), has become an epithet, synonymous with betrayal. Autograph letter signed ("John André D. Adjt. Major Andre devises a plan in this Sneak Peek from the Season 2 Premiere of TURN: Washington's Spies. 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