General John Burgoyne

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Harrison W. Mark
by Sir Joshua Reynolds
published on 15 February 2024
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Lieutenant General John Burgoyne (1722-1792), a British military officer and playwright. Burgoyne is best known for leading the British army during the Saratoga Campaign (June-October 1777) during which he was defeated and forced to surrender. Oil on canvas portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds, c. 1766.

The Frick Collection, New York City.

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