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Gates, Horatio
1728 - Born in Maldon, Essex, England. English-born American general in the American Revolution whose victory over the British at the Battle of Saratog turned the tide of victory in behalf of the Revolutionaries.
1754-1763 - Gates first served in North America in the French and Indian War, emerged as a major, and returned to England.
- He accompanied General Braddock in his disastrous expedition against Fort Duquesne, and was severely wounded in the battle.
1772 - He immigrated to America.
1776 - He was appointed to command the troops which had lately retreated from Canada,
1777 - Was appointed to supersede General Philip Schuyler in command of the Northern Department.
1780 - He was defeated by Charles Cornwallis at battle of Camden.
1790 - He retired to his Virginian estate, whence he removed to New York.
1806 - Died on April 10th in New York, New York.
1754-1763 - Gates first served in North America in the French and Indian War, emerged as a major, and returned to England.
- He accompanied General Braddock in his disastrous expedition against Fort Duquesne, and was severely wounded in the battle.
1772 - He immigrated to America.
1776 - He was appointed to command the troops which had lately retreated from Canada,
1777 - Was appointed to supersede General Philip Schuyler in command of the Northern Department.
1780 - He was defeated by Charles Cornwallis at battle of Camden.
1790 - He retired to his Virginian estate, whence he removed to New York.
1806 - Died on April 10th in New York, New York.
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