1727-1759+General+Wolfe

General Wolfe



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 * Helped suppress the Jacobite Rebellion which gave him attention to his superiors.
 * advancement halted because of Peace Treaty 1748.
 * New opportunity during the Seven Year War in 1756.
 * Was appointed second-in-command in the siege of louisbourg.
 * after the successful siege, General Wolfe was in charge of the force that was to capture Quebec for the British. which ended the french control of the country.
 * after a lengthy battle General Wolfe succeed but died near the ending of the battle to 3 bullet fires.
 * after death he was named "Conqueror of Quebec" or "Conqueror of Canada".
 * famous painting was made about him ("The Death of General Wolfe")

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