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Burgoyne, John

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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English general, and distinguished as the last sent out to subdue the revolt in the American colonies, and, after a victory or two, being obliged to capitulate to General Gates at Saratoga, fell into disfavour; defended his conduct with ability and successfully afterwards; devoted his leisure to poetry and the drama, the "Heiress" in the latter his best (1723-1792).

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Burgoyne, John'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​b/burgoyne-john.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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