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john burgoyne

 

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Noun john burgoyne has 1 sense
  1. Burgoyne, John Burgoyne, Gentleman Johnny - British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
    --1 is a kind of general, full general

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John Burgoyne

Definition: John Burgoyne (1722-1792) was a British general and playwright. He is best known for his role as a general during the American Revolutionary War.

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  • Noun: John Burgoyne

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  1. Noun: British general and playwright.

    Example sentence: John Burgoyne was a prominent British general during the American Revolutionary War.

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