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title: "2 John Burgoyne Quotes - Famous Politician (The heiress)"
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# John Burgoyne

(1722–1792)   Politician   Kingdom of Great Britain

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John Burgoyne was a politician from the Kingdom of Great Britain, best known for *The heiress*.

## Quick Facts About John Burgoyne

Born February 24, 1722

Died August 4, 1792

Nationality Kingdom of Great Britain

Profession Politician

Notable works The heiress

Spouse Susan Caulfield

## About John Burgoyne

General John Burgoyne was a British Army officer, playwright and politician who was a member of the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1761 to 1792. He first saw action during the Seven Years' War when he participated in several battles, most notably during the Spanish invasion of Portugal in 1762.

##  Quotes by John Burgoyne

> [While we remember that we are contending against brothers and fellow subjects, we must also remember that we are contending in this…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-burgoyne/while-we-remember-that-we-are-contending-against-brothers-and-fellow/)

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[British](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/british/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b07/john-burgoyne-91356_british_while-we-remember-that-we-are-contending_1148577.png)

> [The onset of bayonets in the hands of the valiant is irresistible.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-burgoyne/the-onset-of-bayonets-in-the-hands-of-the-valiant-is-irresistible/)

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[Bayonets](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/bayonets/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/275/john-burgoyne-91356_bayonets_the-onset-of-bayonets-in-the-hands-of-th_2956826.png)

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