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Death of General James Wolfe at the Siege of Quebec, 1759 (c1870). Artist: Edward Henry Corbould

Death of General James Wolfe at the Siege of Quebec, 1759 (c1870). Artist: Edward Henry Corbould

1-152-515 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Death of General James Wolfe at the Siege of Quebec, 1759 (c1870). James Wolfe (1727-1759), English soldier, lies dying on the Heights of Abraham as Quebec is captured from the French on 13 September 1759. Wolfe survived long enough to hear that his attack on the city had been successful. The French also lost their commander, General Montcalm.

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  1. Edward Henry Corbould, attributed to: British; English: Artist, painter, sculptor, illustrator
Subject
  1. General James Wolfe: British: Major General in the British Army, soldier
Medium
  1. Engraving
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  1. 46 50 00 N , 071 15 00 W
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2591x4051
File Size : 30,751kb

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  1. 000745
  1. 000745
  1. 0390001462
  1. 1-152-515
  1. 1152515
  1. 1462
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