Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester

Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester (3 September, 1724 – 10 November, 1808), often known as Sir Guy Carleton, was a British soldier who twice served as Governor of the Province of Quebec, from 1768–1778 (concurrently serving as Governor General of Canada), and from 1785–1795. He commanded British troops in the American Revolutionary War.

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3 September - 1724 - 10 November - 1808 - British - Governor - Province of Quebec - 1768 - 1778 - Governor General of Canada - 1785 - 1795 - American Revolutionary War

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Colonel Carleton was a part of James Wolfe's attack on Quebec City during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. General Carleton repelled the American attack on Quebec in 1775. He drove the Americans past Trois-Rivières and commanded British naval forces at the Battle of Valcour Island in 1776, eliminating the American ships.

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James Wolfe - Quebec City - Battle of the Plains of Abraham - Repelled the American attack - 1775 - Trois-Rivières - Battle of Valcour Island - 1776

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See also: List of Governors General of Canada and List of Lieutenant Governors of Quebec

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List of Governors General of Canada - List of Lieutenant Governors of Quebec

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