John Burgoyne was a prominent British politician, born on February 24, 1722, and died on August 4, 1792. He was active in British politics for several decades and held several important positions.
Source: Orderly Book of Lieut. Gen. John Burgoyne: From His Entry Into the State of New York Until His Surrender at Saratoga, 16th Oct. 1777 : from the Original Manuscript Deposited at Washington's Head Quarters, Newburgh, N.Y.