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title: John André
author: John André
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19095/john-andre/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-06-14
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# John André

_Authored by John André_

## Image File

[![John André](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19095.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/19095.jpg)

## Image Caption

A self-portrait of British Major [John André](https://www.worldhistory.org/John_Andre/) (1750-1780), who was executed as a spy during the [American Revolutionary War](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Revolutionary_War/) for his role in [Benedict Arnold](https://www.worldhistory.org/Benedict_Arnold/)'s treason. Picture is currently in the [Tower of London](https://www.worldhistory.org/Tower_of_London/), unknown date.

## Cite This Work

### APA
André, J. (2024, June 14). John André. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19095/john-andre/>
### Chicago
André, John. "John André." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 14, 2024. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19095/john-andre/>.
### MLA
André, John. "John André." *World History Encyclopedia*, 14 Jun 2024, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19095/john-andre/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John_Andre.jpg) by [**John André**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:John_Andre.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 14 June 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.