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Horatio Lloyd Gates (July 26, 1727 – April 10, 1806) was a British-born American army officer who served as a general in the Continental Army during the early years of the Revolutionary War. He took credit for the American victory in the Battles of Saratoga (1777) – a matter of contemporary and historical controversy – and was blamed for ...
Apr 6, 2024 · Horatio Gates (born c. 1728, Maldon, Essex, England—died April 10, 1806, New York, New York, U.S.) was an English-born American general in the American Revolution (1775–83) whose victory over the British at the Battle of Saratoga (1777) turned the tide of victory in behalf of the Revolutionaries.
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Although historians disagree as to how far his involvement went, Horatio Gates was one of the Continental Army officers who challenged Washington's authority during the Newburgh Conspiracy of 1783. This series of videos with historian James Kirby Martin examines the story of Newburgh.
Horatio Gates was a British-born American general who fought in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. He won the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, but lost the Battle of Camden in 1780 and retired from the army.
Jul 1, 2019 · Horatio Gates was a retired British soldier who fought for the American colonists in the American Revolution. He commanded the Continental Army at the Battles of Saratoga and was a controversial figure in the war.
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Feb 20, 2024 · General Horatio Gates was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He led American forces to victory at Saratoga but failed at Camden. He was also involved in the Conway Cabal, a plot against George Washington, and the Newburgh Conspiracy against Congress.
Learn about Horatio Gates, the commander of the Northern Army who defeated Burgoyne at Saratoga in 1777. Explore his early life, military career, controversies, and legacy at Saratoga National Historical Park.
