Historical FigureAmerican1735 – 1818
Paul Revere
Midnight ride, American Revolution patriot, silversmith
Biography
American silversmith and patriot famous for his midnight ride during the American Revolution to warn colonists of British troop movements. He is an iconic figure in American revolutionary history.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
American
Born
1735
Died
1818
Thinking about the name
Revere
Latin origin
“Derived from the Latin 'revereri,' meaning 'to respect, honor, or fear,' Revere carries gravitas and noble sentiment. As a given name, it combines virtue-name aspirations with historical literary associations, appealing to parents drawn to names with substantive meaning and classical dignity.”