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General Thomas Gage (10 March 1718/19 – 2 April 1787) was a British Army general officer and colonial official best known for his many years of service in North America, including his role as British commander-in-chief in the early days of the American Revolution.
Thomas Gage, British general who successfully commanded the vast British military machine in North America for more than 10 years (1763–74). He failed to stem the tide of rebellion as military governor of Massachusetts (1774–75) at the outbreak of the American Revolution; he was replaced by Sir William Howe.
Thomas Gage. Title Commander-in-Chief, North America; Lieutenant General. War & Affiliation Revolutionary War / British. Date of Birth - Death c. 1718 - April 2, 1787. Thomas Gage was born March 10, 1718 or 1719 in Firle, Sussex, England.
Apr 21, 2024 · Thomas Gage was a British officer who served as commander-in-chief of British forces in North America and as the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early days of the American Revolution.
Feb 14, 2020 · Thomas Gage was a British General known for his service in the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War. Find out more facts & information.
Jun 13, 2019 · Thomas Gage (March 10, 1718 or 1719–April 2, 1787) was a British Army general who commanded troops during the beginning of the American Revolution. Prior to this, he served as the colonial governor of Massachusetts Bay.
In 1755, while struggling to save British forces during the French and Indian War, George Washington and Thomas Gage seemed destined to become long-lasting friends. However, less than two decades later they were each in command of opposing armies, preparing themselves for war against one another.
Jun 8, 2018 · The English general Thomas Gage (1719-1787) was commander in chief of British forces in North America and the last royal governor of Massachusetts. Born at Firle, Sussex, Thomas Gage was a grandson of the 1st Viscount Gage, an Irish peer.
Major General Thomas Gage was commander-in-chief of British forces in North America and governor of Massachusetts Bay during some of the most chaotic years of the American Revolution. Born in late 1719 or early 1720, Gage attended Westminster School in central London from 1728 to 1736.
Jan 29, 2008 · Thomas Gage, army officer (b in Eng 1719 or 1720; d at London, Eng 2 Apr 1787). He served during the SEVEN YEARS' WAR in North America from 1755 and was present during several of the operations preceding the CONQUEST in 1760.
