Hannah Snell
(1723-1792)

woman and soldier

Died aged 68

Hannah Snell (23 April 1723 – 8 February 1792) was a British woman who disguised herself as a man and became a soldier. Hannah Snell was mentioned in James Woodforde's diary entry of 21 May 1778 selling buttons, garters, and laces.

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Hannah Snell 1723-1792 Born here on 23 April 1723 Britain's famous female soldier

25 Boutique, Friar Street, Worcester, United Kingdom where they was born (1723)