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James Wolfe
Thirty-two years old, disliked by his own officers, and dead at the moment of winning.
Life story
- January 2, 1727 · England
Born at Westerham in Kent - July 26, 1758 · Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
Made his name in the landings at Louisbourg - June 1759 · Quebec City
Brought 8,500 men up the St. Lawrence and bombarded Quebec for two months - September 13, 1759 · Quebec City
Landed at Anse-au-Foulon before dawn and was shot three times on the Plains