Charles Pope
Continental Army officer
About Charles Pope
Lived 1748 – 1803 (aged 54–55).
Charles Pope (1748–1803) was a Continental Army officer during the American Revolutionary War.
He was named a captain in the Delaware Regiment in 1776, and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1777. He resigned from the service in 1779.
Early life
Not much is known of Charles' early life. He was born in 1748 at Smyrna, Delaware, and his father was most likely named Thomas. He was a merchant.
Military career
When the American Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, Pope gathered a local militia in his home town in order to fight the British. In 1776, he was commissioned Captain by the Continental Congress, and later lieutenant-colonel in the Delaware Regiment.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Pope?
Continental Army officer (1748–1803)
When was Charles Pope born?
Charles Pope was born in 1748 in Smyrna.
When did Charles Pope die?
Charles Pope died on 16 February 1803.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Charles Pope (Continental Army officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Pope. https://biography.guide/charles-pope-1748/
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