Horatio+Gates

Article By: Cody Huson



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Horatio Gates was born in 1727 in Maldon Essex, England. Gates was a British soldier before becoming an American General during the Revolutionary war. He was credited for the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga. In the French and Indian war Gates served under General Edward Braddock in America. He also served for the 20th Foot in Germany during the War of the Austrian Succession. Later in 1750 Gates was moved up to Caption for the 45th Foot. Gates was also Commander of both Northern and Southern army's. On August 16th Gates led his Continental army and militia south to fight the British and General Cornwallis, at the Battle of Camden. Gates was defeated and rode on horseback 170 miles in 3 days back up to the North. Gates was replaced on December 3 by Nathanael Greene, This was because of his defeat at The Battle of Camden. After that Gates returned to his home in Virgina. Gate retired to his home in Virgina where he freed slaves. He later sold his estate and moved to Manhattan Island. Gates later died on April 10, 1806 in New York.======


 * Horatio Gates was commissioned a Lieutenant in the British Army.
 * Gates later resigned from the British Army.
 * He went to **George Washington's**  home Mount Vernon offering his services.
 * Gates was commissioned into the Continental Army as a Brigadier General.
 * He was later promoted in to a Major General.
 * Gates was defeated by the British at the **Battle of Freeman's Farm. (1st Battle of Saratoga)**
 * Gates then defeats **General John Burgoyne** at the **Battle of Bemis Heights. (2nd Battle of Saratoga)**
 * Gates accepted **General Burgoyne's** **surrender** at the **Battle of** **Saratoga.**
 * Gates later became Commander of the **Highlands** and **Eastern Department**.
 * On **April 10** Horatio Gates died in New York City.