Person    | Male  Born 3/1/1727  Died 13/9/1759

General James Wolfe

Categories: Armed Forces

Countries: Canada

Army officer.  Born Kent.  The family moved to Greenwich around 1738 and James Wolfe continue to live there.  Victorious in the 1759 Battle of Quebec, against the French.  Killed in the battle. Buried in the crypt of St Alfrege church, Greenwich.

 

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General James Wolfe

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General Wolfe statue

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