Horatio Gates

Horatio Gates (1727–1806) was a British-American general during the American Revolutionary War. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, which is often considered a turning point in the war. Gates was born in England but emigrated to the American colonies, where he became a prominent military figure. His leadership and strategic prowess were instrumental in securing American independence. The name "Horatio" translates to הוראציו in Hebrew. In French, he is known as Horatio Gates, and in Spanish, he is referred to as Horacio Gates. Despite his success at Saratoga, Gates' later career was marred by controversy, notably his defeat at the Battle of Camden in 1780. His legacy remains significant in the annals of American military history.

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Horatio Gates

British-born American army officer (1727-1806)

Horatio Lloyd Gates was a British-born army officer, who served in the British Army and as a general in the Continental Army during the early years of the American War for Independence. He took credit for the American victory in the Battles of Saratoga (1777), matters of contemporary and historical controversy, and was blamed for the disastrous defeat by the British at the Battle of Camden, South Carolina in 1780. Gates has been described as "one of the Revolution's most controversial military figures" because of his role in the Conway Cabal, which attempted to discredit and replace General George Washington as commander in chief; the battle at Saratoga; and his actions before, during, and after his defeat at Camden.

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