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  1. Feb 16, 2024 · 1727–1759 — British Officer, French and Indian War. James Wolfe was a prominent British officer during the French and Indian War. He is most famous for leading British forces to victory at the Battle on the Plains of Abraham (1759), during the French and Indian War.

  2. Major-General James Wolfe was one of Britain’s most celebrated military heroes. But his death at the moment of his greatest victory at Quebec in 1759 earned him a reputation as a patriotic martyr.

  3. May 14, 2018 · James Wolfe. Born January 2, 1727 Westerhan, Kent, England. Died September 13, 1759 Quebec, Canada. British general who led the capture of Quebec. J ames Wolfe was a hero for the British during the French and Indian War. After playing an important role in the successful siege of Louisbourg in 1758, he was promoted to the rank of major general ...

  4. Nov 2, 2009 · On September 13, 1759, during the Seven Years’ War—a worldwide conflict known in the United States as the French and Indian War—the British troops under the command of General James Wolfe...

  5. www.historic-uk.com › HistoryUK › HistoryofBritainJames Wolfe - Historic UK

    General James Wolfe, arguably Britain’s most celebrated military hero of the 18th century, is best known for his victory over the French at Quebec in 1759…

  6. Major-General James Wolfe was one of Britain’s most celebrated military heroes. But his death at the moment of his greatest victory at Quebec in 1759 earned him a reputation as a patriotic martyr. find out more. Fought between 1756 and 1763, this conflict can claim to be the original 'world war'.

  7. James Wolfe, a renowned British Army officer, left a lasting legacy in British history through his military achievements and victories during the Seven Years' War. Born on 2 January 1727 in Westerham, Kent, Wolfe's illustrious military career was marked by training reforms and successful campaigns, most notably his victory at the Battle of the ...

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