1. Burgoyne - Noun
2. Burgoyne - Proper noun
British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
Source: WordNetAftermath of 1777 Following the failed British campaign led by General Burgoyne, the British still maintained control over Lake Champlain for the duration of the Revolutionary War. Source: Internet
After Horatio Gates ' win over John Burgoyne at Saratoga in 1777, the upper Hudson Valley was generally at peace as the war raged on elsewhere. Source: Internet
Americans gained the upper hand at the Battle of Bemis Heights and forced the surrender of Burgoyne ten days later at the Battle of Saratoga, when the reinforcements were still far to the south. Source: Internet
Burgoyne will be replaced by Irishman Conor Nash. Source: Internet
Burgoyne and his army advanced southward from Canada towards Albany. Source: Internet
British general Burgoyne sought to put into action his plan of taking over Albany and the Hudson River. Source: Internet