I . Benedict Arnold
(1741–1801)
an American general who betrayed his country in the American Revolution . Although at first he fought bravely and won battles for the Americans, he tried in 1780 to give the fort at West Point , which he commanded, to the British. He failed and escaped to London. His name is still used by Americans to mean somebody who betrays their country.
II . Malcolm Arnold
(1921– )
a British composer who has written several symphonies, as well as music for ballets and films. He was made a knight in 1993.
III . Matthew Arnold
(1822–88)
an English poet and critic, son of Thomas Arnold . He wrote several collections of poetry, and important essays about education and social and political life in Britain. His best-known poems are Dover Beach and The Scholar-Gypsy .
IV . Thomas Arnold
(1795–1842)
headmaster of Rugby School (1828–42). He introduced many changes that influenced the development of public school (1) education in Britain. Matthew Arnold was his son.
See also Tom Brown’s Schooldays .