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John Burgoyne
February 24, 1722 – June 4, 1792
British Army officer, playwright and politician (1722–1792)
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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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- Birthday · February 24
- Anniversary · June 4
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