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General John Burgoyne (24 February 1722 – 4 August 1792) was a British general, dramatist and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1761 to 1792. He first saw action during the Seven Years' War when he participated in several battles, most notably during the Portugal campaign of 1762.
May 31, 2024 · John Burgoyne (born 1722, Sutton, Bedfordshire, England—died June 4, 1792, London) was a British general, best remembered for his defeat by superior American forces in the Saratoga (New York) campaign of 1777, during the American Revolution.
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Feb 14, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of John Burgoyne, a British general who surrendered to the Americans at Saratoga in 1777. Find out his early years, military achievements, political involvement and literary works.
Jan 29, 2008 · John Burgoyne, army officer (b in Eng 1722; d at London, Eng 3 Aug 1792). A distinguished cavalry officer and public figure, Burgoyne arrived in Québec in 1776 with large reinforcements, and served during the successful campaign of that year.
John Burgoyne was a British general who led the disastrous campaign of 1777 in New York. He was also a playwright, politician and a gambler who eloped with the daughter of the Earl of Derby.
Learn about the British invasion of New York in 1777 led by Gen. John Burgoyne, who aimed to crush the American rebellion. Read about his strategy, his challenges, and his defeat at Saratoga.
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John Burgoyne was a British army officer, politician, and playwright who is best known for his role in the American Revolutionary War, particularly his command of British forces during the Saratoga campaign of 1777.
