British-born officer Horatio Gates, a veteran of the French and Indian Wars, moved to the colonies at the eve of the Revolution. He quickly rose up the ranks to become a major general and led his troops to major victories at Saratoga and other battles. Conflicts with George Washington and subsequent defeats led him to be relieved of command in 1780. Later, he served in the New York legislature.
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