John Burgoyne

British general and playwright (1722–1792)
Person human Q436775
John Burgoyne
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John Burgoyne was born on February 24, 1722, in Sutton.[1][2][3][4] He worked as a politician, playwright, writer, and military personnel. His father was John Burgoyne, and his mother was Anna Maria.[5][6]

He had spouses Susan Caulfield and Charlotte Stanley (1749–present).[7] His children were John Fox Burgoyne, Maria Sophia Burgoyne, and Charlotte Elizabeth Burgoyne.[5][7]

He died on August 4, 1792, in London.[2][1]

John Burgoyne

Summary

John Burgoyne is a human[1]. He was born in Sutton[2]. He was born on February 24, 1722[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 4, 1792[5]. He worked as a politician[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,174 views/month, #6,761 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sutton[2], John Burgoyne…
  • John Burgoyne passed away in London[4].
  • John Burgoyne was born on February 24, 1722[3].
  • John Burgoyne died on August 4, 1792[5].
  • John Burgoyne died on June 4, 1792[11].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].
  • John Burgoyne's father was John Burgoyne[13].
  • John Burgoyne's mother was Anna Maria[14].
  • John Burgoyne was married to Susan Caulfield[15].
  • John Burgoyne was married to Charlotte Stanley[16].
  • A child of John Burgoyne was John Fox Burgoyne[17].
  • A child of John Burgoyne was Maria Sophia Burgoyne[18].
  • A child of John Burgoyne was Charlotte Elizabeth Burgoyne[19].
  • John Burgoyne held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • John Burgoyne worked as a politician[6].
  • John Burgoyne's professions included playwright[7].
  • John Burgoyne's professions included writer[8].
  • John Burgoyne worked as a military personnel[9].
  • John Burgoyne held the position of Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[21].
  • John Burgoyne held the position of member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[22].
  • John Burgoyne held the position of member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[23].
  • John Burgoyne held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[24].
  • John Burgoyne held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[25].
  • John Burgoyne held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[26].
  • John Burgoyne's education included a stint at Westminster School[27].

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Origins and Family

John Burgoyne was born in Sutton[2]. He was born on February 24, 1722[3]. His father was he[13]. His mother was Anna Maria[14].

Education

John Burgoyne's education included a stint at Westminster School[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of Ireland[21], member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain[22], member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain[23], member of the 14th Parliament of Great Britain[24], member of the 15th Parliament of Great Britain[25], and member of the 16th Parliament of Great Britain[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Susan Caulfield[15], b. 1745[28] and Charlotte Stanley[16], 1728–1776[29]. Children include John Fox Burgoyne[17], an engineer[30], 1782–1871[31], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[32], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[33]; Maria Sophia Burgoyne[18], 1784–1860[34]; and Charlotte Elizabeth Burgoyne[19], 1754–1764[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 4, 1792[5] and June 4, 1792[11]. John Burgoyne died in London[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[12].

Why It Matters

John Burgoyne ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,174 views/month, #6,761 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was John Burgoyne born?

John Burgoyne was born in Sutton[2].

Where did John Burgoyne die?

John Burgoyne died in London[4].

Who were John Burgoyne's parents?

John Burgoyne's father was John Burgoyne[13]. John Burgoyne's mother was Anna Maria[14].

Who was John Burgoyne married to?

John Burgoyne's spouses include Susan Caulfield[15] and Charlotte Stanley[16].

What did John Burgoyne do for work?

John Burgoyne worked as politician[6], playwright[7], writer[8], and military personnel[9].

Where did John Burgoyne go to school?

John Burgoyne was educated at Westminster School[27].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, playwright, writer +1
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    Military, police or special rank lieutenant general
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    Position held Member of the Privy Council of Ireland, member of the 12th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 13th Parliament of Great Britain +4
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