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General Thomas Gage (10 March 1718/19 – 2 April 1787) was a British Army officer and colonial administrator best known for his many years of service in North America, including serving as Commander-in-Chief, North America during 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.
Feb 14, 2020 · Thomas Gage is responsible for sending officers to negotiate peace treaties and Pontiac’s Rebellion was ended in July 1766. When his superior announced no plans to return to America, Thomas Gage was named the official commander-in-chief.
Aug 20, 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.
Gage became a fervent believer that democracy was a threat in North America. Gage returned to England in 1773 and thus missed the Boston Tea Party. Upon his return in 1774, he took over the governor position of Massachusetts, replacing the unpopular Thomas Hutchinson.
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.
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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.
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.
General Thomas Gage by John Singleton Copley, c. 1768. Born: March 10, 1718 or 1719 in East Sussex, England. Thomas Gage was a British general best known for his role as the military governor of Massachusetts Bay and commander of British forces at the onset of the American Revolutionary War.
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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.
