Thomas W. Knowlton was an American patriot who served in the French and Indian War and was a lieutenant colonel during the American Revolution. Knowlton is considered America's first Intelligence professional, and his unit, Knowlton's Rangers, gathered intelligence during the early Revolutionary War. Knowlton was killed in action at the Battle of Harlem Heights.
- Occupation
- military personnel
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- November 22, 1740
- Died
- September 16, 1776
