Horatio Gates (1727-1806) was an English-born general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). Initially viewed as a hero for his stunning victory at the Battles of Saratoga, Gates' reputation was later tarnished by both his involvement in the Conway Cabal to replace George Washington as army commander, and his catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Camden.
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26 Jul 1727 - 10 Apr 1806Life of Horatio Gates, an English-born general of the Continental Army who won the Battles of Saratoga.