Tench Tilghman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American army officer
Date of Birth: 25-Dec-1744
Place of Birth: Talbot County, Maryland, United States
Date of Death: 18-Apr-1786
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Tench Tilghman
- Tench Tilghman (, December 25, 1744 – April 18, 1786) was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
- He served as an aide-de-camp to General George Washington, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. Tilghman rose to become a trusted member of Washington's staff.
- The historic events of the time sparked his transformation from a privileged family member of Loyalists to a dedicated Patriot.
- He paid a high price, facing tragedies including a split with Loyalist members of his family, and illness and an early death from disease contracted during the American Revolutionary War.
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