John Adams. (:
Effectively, all of them.
Washington did not have any serious opponents. No one actively ran against him.
In 1776, General William Howe defeated George Washington.
George Washington
Colonel George Washington
Sir William Howe.
France helped George Washington defeat the British at Yorktown.
Washington's most notable victories were over Gen. John Burgoyne at Saratoga and against Charles, Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown. Both surrendered their armies to Washington.
He did not defeat him in any wars, but Howe did defeat Washington in the following battles: -Brandywine -Germantown -Fort Washington -Long Island and others
George Washington was a commander in the American Revolution, helping the colonies win their independence. Then he became the first President of the United States.
George Washington's first defeat was @ Ft. Necessity during the French and Indian War.
General Washington in New York