John Burgoyne - Wikipedia
WEBGeneral 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 | American Revolution, Saratoga, Surrender
WEBJohn 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.
General John Burgoyne | Facts, Early Years, Life, Death & Military
WEBFeb 14, 2020 · The French and Indian War (or Seven Years War) General John Burgoyne is most known for his surrender at the Battle of Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War. Click for even more facts.
John Burgoyne - American Battlefield Trust
WEBBurgoyne is often credited for the British’s terribly embarrassing defeat. After his surrender, he returned England and gradually retreated out of the public’s eye to focus on his career as a playwright.
General John Burgoyne, Biography, Facts for Kids, Significance
WEBMay 26, 2022 · John Burgoyne was a British General who planned the 1777 invasion of New York, which is known as Burgoyne’s Campaign. He arrived in America during the Siege of Boston and sailed with the British to Halifax when the Continental Army forced them to evacuate in March 1776.
John Burgoyne - George Washington's Mount Vernon
WEBJohn Burgoyne served as a general in the British Army during the American Revolution. Known as “Gentleman Johnny,” Burgoyne commanded a force of 8,500 men during the 1777 campaign season in an attack on the Lake …
John Burgoyne Biography & Facts - AmericanRevolution.org
WEBJohn 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.
Burgoyne, John - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 14, 2018 · John Burgoyne. British general and statesman John Burgoyne (1723-1792) is mainly remembered for his disastrous campaign in the American Revolution, which ended in his surrender to the American forces in 1777.
Lieutenant General John Burgoyne in the American Revolution
WEBJun 3, 2019 · 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.
John Burgoyne - U.S. National Park Service
WEBQuick Facts. Significance: Burgoyne commander the British Military forces responsible for the Campaign of 1777/New York Campaign. Place of Birth: Sutton, Bedfordshire, England. Date of Birth: February 24, 1722. Place of Death: Mayfair, London, England. Date of Death: August 4, 1792. Place of Burial: Westminster Abbey, London, England.
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