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John Burgoyne
AuthorBooks · Second hand1722-1792
General John Burgoyne was a British Army officer, playwright and politician who sat in the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1761 to 1792. He first saw action during the Seven Years' War when he participated in several battles, most notably during the Spanish invasion of Portugal in 1762.
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About John Burgoyne
Birth
1722
Death
1792
General John Burgoyne was a British Army officer, playwright and politician who sat in the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1761 to 1792. He first saw action during the Seven Years' War when he participated in several battles, most notably during the Spanish invasion of Portugal in 1762.
John Burgoyne excelled both on the battlefield and on the theatrical stages of the 18th century.
Beyond his military career, he was a prolific writer with a bibliography spanning 78 works.
His work as an author is surprisingly diverse, covering topics as varied as cooking and organizational learning.
Born in Sutton in 1722, Burgoyne combined his political life with a notable passion for writing.
His book The Learning Company stands out as one of his most recognized titles in the publishing world.
