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Philip John Schuyler (/ ˈ s k aɪ l ər /; November 20, 1733 - November 18, 1804) was an American general in the Revolutionary War and a United States Senator from New York. He is usually known as Philip Schuyler, while his son is usually known as Philip J. Schuyler.
Philip John Schuyler (Albany, Nueva York, 20 de noviembre de 1733 - ibídem, 18 de noviembre de 1804) fue un general de la Guerra de Independencia de los Estados Unidos y senador por el estado de Nueva York.
8 de abr. de 2024 · Philip John Schuyler was an American soldier, political leader, and member of the Continental Congress. Born into a prominent New York family, Schuyler served in the provincial army during the last French and Indian War (1755–60), rising to the rank of major. After the war he went to England.
Philip John Schuyler (c. 1733 – 1804) served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution and was a member of the First United States Senate. Schuyler played a key role in the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga, as well as in earlier campaigns including the Invasion of Canada, and the Battles of Lake ...
Philip Schuyler began his military service during the French and Indian War as a captain and was later promoted to major. He partook in the battles of Lake George, Oswego River, Ticonderoga, and Fort Frontenac. After his first stretch in the military, Schuyler ventured into politics.
Philip Schuyler was one of the highly visible figures in the American Revolution, especially in the way it affected New York State. He was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress which met in Philadelphia in May 1775.
19 de jun. de 2021 · Philip Schuyler was a wealthy New York patroon and one of the four original major generals of the Continental Army. He played a key role in the American victory in the Battle of Saratoga and in maintaining the neutrality of the tribes of the Six Nations.
