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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.
- 658 British650 French
- Quebec City, New France
- 13 September 1759
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.
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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 Plains of Abraham” is the name commonly used to designate the Battlefields Park. Located on a natural promontory along the North Shore of the St. Lawrence River, the site has been the focus of the development of Quebec City since its founding by Samuel de Champlain in 1608.
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. What most people don’t know is that the battle was part of a global conflict.
Jun 11, 2018 · Encyclopedia of the American Revolution: Library of Military History. ABRAHAM, PLAINS OFABRAHAM, PLAINS OF, on the west side of the city of Quebec, were named after Abraham Martin, a Quebec pilot, who once owned part of the land.
