Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy: 'The Old Gamester: General John Burgoyne'

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Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy, Thomas Jefferson Foundation (Monticello) presents his lecture "The Old Gamester: General John Burgoyne"
May 2, 2018

British General John Burgoyne’s theatrical personality, manicured appearance, and work as a playwright perfectly embody the stereotype of the aristocratic dilettante. His portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds, painted about 1766, is the inspiration for this lecture, which details Burgoyne’s career as a rising military star before his defeat at Saratoga, a battle often regarded as the turning point of the American Revolution.

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What a fascinating and informative presentation on this remarkable military commander. Thank you very much.

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He is my manytimes great grandfather 😅

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