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Dorchester, Guy Carleton, 1st Baron |
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Dorchester, Guy Carleton, 1st Baron: see Carleton, Guy Carleton, Guy, 1st Baron Dorchester, 1724–1808, governor of Quebec and British commander during the American Revolution. ..... Click the link for more information. . Dorchester (of Dorchester), Guy Carleton, 1st Baron(born Sept. 3, 1724, Strabane, County Tyrone, Ire.—died Nov. 10, 1808, Stubbings, Berkshire, Eng.) Irish soldier-statesman. In 1759 he was sent to Canada, where he fought in the Battle of Quebec. He served as lieutenant governor (1766–68) and governor (1768–78) of Quebec province. His conciliatory policies toward the French Canadians led to passage of the Quebec Act of 1774. He helped repel the attack on Quebec by American Revolutionary forces in 1775. He was appointed commander of British forces in North America in 1782 and then governor in chief of British North America (1786–96). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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