James Wolfe
British officer
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James Wolfe was a British Army officer known for his training reforms and, as a major general, remembered chiefly for his victory in 1759 over the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec. Wikipedia
Born: January 2, 1727, Westerham, United Kingdom
Died: September 13, 1759 (age 32 years), Plains of Abraham, Québec City, Canada
Place of burial: St Alfege Church, London, United Kingdom
Parents: Edward Wolfe and Henrietta Wolfe
Battles/wars: War of Austrian Succession > Battle of Dettingen; Battle of Lauffeld;
Rank: Major-general
Service/branch: British Army
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