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Hercules Mulligan was a master spy who answered to George Washington, being instrumental to saving the revolutionary leader from capture during the War of Independence.
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Sep 3, 2020 · In real life, Alexander met tailor's apprentice-turned-spy Hercules Mulligan (Okieriete Onaodowan) soon after his arrival in 1773, three years before the musical's depiction of the introduction. There was a fairly large age difference between the two men; Mulligan was 33 with Hamilton only 19. The friendship began after being introduced by ...
Hercules Mulligan was an Irish American tailor and spy during the American Revolutionary War. He was a member of the Sons of Liberty. Born in Ireland to Hugh and Sarah Mulligan, Hercules Mulligan and his family emigrated to North America in 1746, settling in New York City. Mulligan attended King's College (now Columbia University) in New York City.
Aug 23, 2020 · Onaodowan plays Hercules Mulligan in Act 1, and James Madison in Act 2. These characters couldn’t be more different from one another, so why does the same actor play them both? Onaodowan isn't alone in playing multiple characters — Daveed Diggs pulls off the same feat as he plays both Jefferson and Lafayette. Onaodown's performances as ...
Jun 8, 2023 · Hercules Mulligan's story was largely unknown until it was highlighted in Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. Not only was Mulligan a mentor to Alexander Hamilton, he also saved George Washington's life twice, and played a part in achieving American independence through his skills as a spy.
Okieriete Onaodowan. Actor: Hamilton. Okieriete Onaodowan was born on 16 August 1987 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor, known for Hamilton (2020), Station 19 (2018) and Grey's Anatomy (2005).
Apr 9, 2020 · Read on for a preview of four of over 200 New York City spy sites featured in the book. 7. Loose Lips at the Tailor Shop. Hercules Mulligan may have been married to the niece of a Royal Navy Admiral, but he was a staunch patriot. A member of the Sons of Liberty and an agent of the Culper spy ring, Mulligan hid his espionage activities behind a ...
