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" John Burgoyne was born in Park Prospect, Westminster, London in 1723. As a British general doing his duty for King George III, he is most famous for his defeat at the battle of Saratoga in Sept.-Oct. 1777. As a general, he was unlucky rather than incompetent. Burgoyne possessed all the imagination, resolution, and toughness necessary for the job. He was not afraid to make a difficult decision, and he always got the best out of the soldiers under his command. The problem was that his decisions were determined both by military necessity, and an overwhelming desire for personal glory. He might even have won the battle of Saratoga, and changed the course of world history, were it not for the fortuitous arrival of General Benedict Arnold at the most crucial point in the battle.
John Burgoyne began his military career at the age of 14, with a position in the Horse Guards as sub-brigadier. From his mother, he inherited handsome facial features, and from his father, he inherited a love of gambling. Burgoyne was a military reformer, who was years ahead of other generals when it came to his concern for the well being of his troops. The men under his command referred to him affectionately as "Gentleman Johnny". He also aspired to be a famous playwright. His most famous play, called, "The Heiress" brought him more fame than money. "
Nathaniel Ford, Resident Scholar
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Plot
War/Cloak & Dagger story?
- Led as soldier
War/Spying
Yes
Period of greatest activity?
- 1700's
Which war?
- Revolutiony War (US)
Subject of Biography
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- infantry soldier
Age:
- long lived adults
Biography of famous person?
Yes
Ethnicity
- White
Nationality
- British
How sensitive is this person?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other people
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 8 (a significant amount)
United States
Yes
The US:
- Northeast
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
Forest?
Yes
City?
Yes
City:
- London
Misc setting
- fort/military installation
Century:
- 18th century
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Book makes you feel?
- thoughtful
Commentary on society?
Yes
Commentary on
- war
Writer's slant towards subject:
- neutral
Story of entire life, or part?
- story of nearly entire life
Pictures/Illustrations?
- A few 1-5 B&W
How much dialogue in bio?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life?
- 51%-75% of book
How much is philosophy rather than life story?
- 0-25% of book
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