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Thomas Gage (Firle, Sussex, 1719 ou 1720 – Londres, 2 de abril de 1787) foi um general britânico, conhecido por seus serviços na América do Norte, incluindo seu papel na luta contra a Revolução Americana.
General Thomas Gage (10 March 1718/19 – 2 April 1787) was a British Army general officer and colonial official best known for his many years of service in North America, including his role as British commander-in-chief in the early days of the American Revolution.
- General
- 80th Regiment of Light-Armed Foot, Military governor of Montreal, Commander-in-Chief, North America
- 1741–1775, 1781–1782
- Frederick Haldimand
29 de mar. de 2024 · Thomas Gage, British general who successfully commanded the vast British military machine in North America for more than 10 years (1763–74). He failed to stem the tide of rebellion as military governor of Massachusetts (1774–75) at the outbreak of the American Revolution; he was replaced by Sir William Howe.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Thomas Gage. Title Commander-in-Chief, North America; Lieutenant General. War & Affiliation Revolutionary War / British. Date of Birth - Death c. 1718 - April 2, 1787. Thomas Gage was born March 10, 1718 or 1719 in Firle, Sussex, England.
13 de jun. de 2019 · Thomas Gage (March 10, 1718 or 1719–April 2, 1787) was a British Army general who commanded troops during the beginning of the American Revolution. Prior to this, he served as the colonial governor of Massachusetts Bay. In 1775, he was replaced as the British military commander-in-chief by General William Howe. Fast Facts: Thomas Gage.
21 de abr. de 2024 · Thomas Gage was a British officer who served as commander-in-chief of British forces in North America and as the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early days of the American Revolution. Thomas Gage served as the Royal Governor of Massachusetts from 1774-1775. Image Source: Yale Center for British Art.
Occupation: Army officer, colonial governor. Military Service: British Army (1741-1775; 1781-1782) Rank: General. Offices Held: Governor of Massachusetts Bay Province (1774 - 1775) In 1755, while struggling to save British forces during the French and Indian War, George Washington and Thomas Gage seemed destined to become long-lasting friends.
