John Burgoyne Quotes
Within a year I will return from America—victorious.
Topics
America
British Empire
Colonial America
Conquest
Empire
England
Glory
Revolution, Rebellions, Revolutionaries, Rebels
Success
Accomplishment
Achievement
American Revolution
Fulfillment
Triumph
Victory
Triumphant
Return
Homecoming
Expansionism, Colonialism, Imperialism
Miscellaneous
Successful Journey
Citations
John Burgoyne, 1722-1792, British General, Commander of British Troops in the American Revolution, Statement upon leaving England, 1777
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General John Burgoyne was a British army officer, dramatist and politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1761 to 1792. He first saw action during the Seven Years' War when he participated in several battles, most notably during the Portugal Campaign of 1762.