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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.
John Burgoyne, (born 1722, Sutton, Bedfordshire, England—died June 4, 1792, London), British general, best remembered for his defeat by superior American forces in the Saratoga (New York) campaign of 1777, during the American Revolution.
War & Affiliation Revolutionary War / British. Date of Birth - Death February 24, 1722 - August 4, 1792. John Burgoyne was born in London in 1722. After he completed his education at the Westminster School, he joined the army as a cornet in the 13th Light Dragoons in 1740.
General John Burgoyne. March 4, 2020. Affectionally dubbed “Gentleman Johnny” by the soldiers he worked alongside, John Burgoyne was a handsome, intelligent British general. History remembers him best for the British failure at the battle of Saratoga. This mistake was made by taking an army of 6,000 British soldiers down the Hudson River ...
In 1777 Gen. John Burgoyne, who had been with the British force coming from Canada in '76, proposed the plan be tried again, submitting "Thoughts for Conducting the War on the Side of Canada," this time with himself in command. This paper was his attempt to strengthen the existing New York strategy and was soon approved by Lord Germain.
John Burgoyne Fort Stanwix National Monument, Saratoga National Historical Park Engraving of John Burgoyne, taken from book, edited by Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan in 1860. Quick Facts Significance: Place of Birth: Sutton, Bedfordshire, England Date of Birth: February 24, 1722 Date of Death: August 4, 1792 Place of Burial:
General John Burgoyne was a noted 18th century British Army officer who is best remembered for his defeat at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. First seeing service during the War of the Austrian Succession, he later earned fame as a cavalry officer and leader during the Seven Years' War.
Burgoyne, John (1723–1792), British Revolutionary War general.Burgoyne was rumored to be the natural son of Lord Bingley. His Seven Years' War exploits in France and Portugal (and his marriage to the Earl of Derby's daughter) propelled him to major general by 1772.
(1722–92). As a British general, John Burgoyne, also known as “Gentleman Johnny,” played a controversial role in the American Revolution. His defeat during the Battles of Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolution. It encouraged France to assist the Americans in their fight against the British.
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.
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General John Burgoyne was a British general, dramatist and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1761 to 1792. Wikipedia
- February 24, 1722, Sutton, Bedfordshire, Great Britain
- August 4, 1792, Mayfair, London, Great Britain
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