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John Burgoyne Biography and Timeline

Follow John Burgoyne through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

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John Burgoyne, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1777–1777Years on this page

1777

19 September 1777

Battle of Saratoga, 1st

Saratoga · Warfare / American War of Independence

Surrenders outside New York, he is unable to link up with General Howe

Role range: 1775-1783

7 October 1777

Battle of Saratoga, 2nd

Saratoga · Warfare / American War of Independence

The US forces defeat the British

Role range: 1775-1783

17 October 1777

Convention

Saratoga · Warfare / American War of Independence

Surrenders his entire force to the Americans

Role range: 1775-1783

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