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Coordinates: 46°47′59″N 71°13′15″W. The Plains of Abraham ( French: Plaines d'Abraham) is a historic area within the Battlefields Park in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was established on 17 March 1908.
- 98 ha (240 acres)
- National Battlefields Commission (Canadian Crown)
- 17 March 1908
- Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Battle of Quebec (French: Bataille des Plaines d'Abraham, Première bataille de Québec), was a pivotal battle in the Seven Years' War (referred to as the French and Indian War to describe the North American theatre).
- 13 September 1759
- British victory
Battle of the Plains of Abraham. The fate of New France was decided on September 13, 1759, in Québec City, on the Plains of Abraham. The famous battle of Québec pitted French troops against English, with their respective Generals Louis‑Joseph de Montcalm and James Wolfe leading the charge.
Feb 7, 2006 · The Battle of the Plains of Abraham (13 September 1759), also known as the Battle of Quebec, was a pivotal moment in the Seven Years’ War and in the history of Canada. A British invasion force led by General James Wolfe defeated French troops under the Marquis de Montcalm , leading to the surrender of Quebec to the British.
Site of major battles, the Battlefields Park includes the Plains of Abraham and Des Braves Park. Apart from its historical past, the park is to Québec what Central Park and Hyde Park are to New York and London: a city park of outstanding value, the lungs of the city.
Mar 23, 2024 · Plains of Abraham, plains in Quebec region, southern Quebec province, Canada. The plains lie at the western edge of the old walled city, overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The plateau was the scene of a battle (September 13, 1759) between the French under the Marquis de Montcalm and the British.
In memory of Abraham Martin. The name “Plains of Abraham” dates back to the early years of New France, when the term was part of popular parlance. From 1635 to 1667 a section of the plains belonged to Abraham Martin. The same Abraham took a path—the present-day Côte d’Abraham—to lead his cows down to drink at the St. Charles River.
