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title: Horatio Gates
author: Gilbert Stuart
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18522/horatio-gates/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-02-22
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# Horatio Gates
_Authored by Gilbert Stuart_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18522.jpg)
## Image Caption
General [Horatio Gates](https://www.worldhistory.org/Horatio_Gates/) (1727-1806), an officer of the Continental Army during the [American Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Revolution/). He is known for his victory at the [Battles of Saratoga](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2386/battles-of-saratoga/) (19 September, 7 October 1777), his failed attempt to replace [George Washington](https://www.worldhistory.org/George_Washington/) as commander-in-chief of the American forces in the [Conway Cabal](https://www.worldhistory.org/Conway_Cabal/), and his defeat at the [Battle of Camden](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2428/battle-of-camden/) (16 August 1780). Oil on canvas by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1793.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Stuart, G. (2024, February 22). Horatio Gates. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Stuart, Gilbert. "Horatio Gates." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 22, 2024. .
### MLA
Stuart, Gilbert. "Horatio Gates." *World History Encyclopedia*, 22 Feb 2024, .
## License & Copyright
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