John Burgoyne
(1722-1792), 'Gentleman Johnny'; soldier and dramatistEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 8 portraits
A general, dramatist and Whig politician, Burgoyne was known as 'Gentleman Johnny'. In 1743 he eloped with Lady Charlotte Stanley, the daughter of the 11th Earl of Derby, and to escape creditors lived in France between 1749-55. After distinguished service in Portugal and Spain, he failed in his plan for an offensive from Canada against the American colonists and surrendered at Saratoga in 1777. He sat on the committee that attempted to impeach Warren Hastings and achieved success on the London stage with The Heiress, 1786, and other plays.
after Allan Ramsay
oil on canvas, after 1756
NPG 4158
by James Sayers, published by Charles Bretherton
etching, published 17 June 1782
NPG D1146
by James Sayers, published by Charles Bretherton
etching, published 17 June 1782
NPG D9661
Key to The Burial of General Fraser
published by John Jeffryes, after John Graham
line engraving, published 1 March 1794
NPG D2371
by John Chapman, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, published 1 March 1801
NPG D1143
by John Chapman, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, published 1 March 1801
NPG D14290
by T. Wallis, after William Marshall Craig
line engraving, published 1807
NPG D1144
by John Carr (or James Charles) Armytage, after Henry Warren
line engraving, circa 1860
NPG D1145
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