John Burgoyne

Born

February 24, 1723

Died

August 4, 1792 (aged 69)

Known as

politician, playwright, writer, military personnel, soldier

General John Burgoyne was a British Army officer, playwright and politician who was a member of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1761 to 1792. He first saw action during the Seven Years' War when he participated in several battles, most notably during the Spanish invasion of Portugal in 1762.

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