Paul Revere was historically significant even before he took his legendary Midnight ride. In the beginning, he had taken the common "Writing School" before taking on his father's trade. He then became an excellent craftsman like his father was. When his father passed he became the artistic head of the family shop and later assumed the title "Preeminent American Goldsmith". He and his apprentices dabbled in many arts, Paul Revere even became what passed for a dentist in his time. From the beginning he took part in the wars fought. In the French and Indian War he fought under the command of Richard Gridley (also a patriot of this war and the revolution) who led the failed attempt attack on Crown's point. In the end, it's almost ironic that he became known for his 'Midnight Ride' and not his overall successful
