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Robert Newman, the caretaker of the Old North Church at the time.

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How many lanterns were hung in the old north church?

two


What did paul revere and wiliam dawes see at the old north church?

They saw two lanterns in the steeple of Old North Church.


Who hung the two lanterns on old north church on April 18 1775?

actually it was Cherokee sparks, a native American who hung the lanterns cherrypopper1 I'm afraid cherrypopper1 is mistaken. Although, not a Bostonian, I have been convincingly told that Robert Newman actually stole from his house and climbed the 154 stairs of Old North to hang the two lights warning those in Charlestown of the British movements by sea just in case the famous Paul Revere was unsuccessful in crossing the Charles River on 18th of April 1775.


Who hung the two lanterns on the old north church on April 18 1775?

actually it was Cherokee sparks, a native American who hung the lanterns cherrypopper1 I'm afraid cherrypopper1 is mistaken. Although, not a Bostonian, I have been convincingly told that Robert Newman actually stole from his house and climbed the 154 stairs of Old North to hang the two lights warning those in Charlestown of the British movements by sea just in case the famous Paul Revere was unsuccessful in crossing the Charles River on 18th of April 1775.


Who used as a warning system in the old North Church?

it was Paul Revere and other minutemen who did the warning system in the old north church.


What was the name of Paul Revere's friend who hung the two lanterns at Old North Church?

Robert newman


What was placed in the steeple of Boston old north church?

2 lanterns "1 if by land and 2 if by sea"


Why the patriots hanged two lanterns in the old north church?

actually it was Cherokee sparks, a native American who hung the lanterns cherrypopper1 I'm afraid cherrypopper1 is mistaken. Although, not a Bostonian, I have been convincingly told that Robert Newman actually stole from his house and climbed the 154 stairs of Old North to hang the two lights warning those in Charlestown of the British movements by sea just in case the famous Paul Revere was unsuccessful in crossing the Charles River on 18th of April 1775.


What is the name of the church in Boston where the lanterns hung for Paul Revere to know how the British were coming?

Old North Church (officially, Christ Church in the City of Boston), at 193 Salem Street,


What was Paul Revere looking for?

Paul Revere was looking for lanterns in the Old North Church. Paul Revere was a patriot in the American Revolution.


When did paul revere proceed with the plan on the lantern incident at the north church tower?

he didn't. He was caught by british patrol before he saw the lanterns.


What did it mean for Paul Revere to carry two lanterns?

Paul Revere did not actually carry any lanterns during his famous ride. He had arranged for a look-out to observe British movements and display one or two lanterns in the tower of Old North Church. One lantern ment the British were advancing by land. Two lanterns ment the British would be crossing the Charles River by boat. Both paths led to Concord, but the attack route would determine defensive strategy. During the evening of April 18, 1775, Revere observed two lanterns in the church tower and began is ride.