Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the British forces in America
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Thomas Gage Biography and Timeline
Follow Thomas Gage through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Thomas Gage, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1763–1775Years on this page
1763
1765
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
1768
Siege of Boston
British troops land in Boston after unrest in Massachusetts caused by the Stamp Acts
1775
Battle of Lexington
Uses troops to seize military stores & precipitates the Battle of Lexington
Role range: 1775-1783
Battle of Bunker Hill
British victory during a siege of American rebels in Boston
Role range: 1775-1783
Resignation of Thomas Gage
Resigns after the Battle of Bunker Hill as Governor of Massachusetts
Role range: 1775-1783
Records, sources and methodology
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