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COMMANDER // 1727–1806

Horatio Gates

major generalUnited StatesUnited States3 battles1 war

Lifespan

1727 – 1806

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Active service 1777–1780 — 3 battles across 1 war; first command at age 50.

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Battles (3)

Last verified June 2026
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