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Field Marshal Jeffery [n 1] Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, KB (29 January 1717 – 3 August 1797) was a British Army officer and Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in the British Army. Amherst is credited as the architect of Britain's successful campaign to conquer the territory of New France during the Seven Years' War.
Portrait of Jeffery Amherst is a 1780 portrait painting by the English artist Thomas Gainsborough depicting the British general Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst. [1] [2] Amherst was noted for his role in the Conquest of Canada during the Seven Years War, particularly for the Montreal Campaign of 1760 that led to the final defeat of New France.
General Amherst High School (circa 1922) Amherstburg, Ontario. The school was named after Jeffery Amherst, who was commander of the British armed forces in North America during the Seven Years' War, then served as the first British Governor General in the territories that eventually became Canada. The school's construction began in 1921, and ...
William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst GCH PC (14 January 1773 – 13 March 1857) was a British diplomat and colonial administrator. He was Governor-General of India between 1823 and 1828. Background and education
Major General Jeffery Amherst was tasked with the capture of the French Fortress of Louisbourg. British forces were commanded by General Jeffery Amherst (appx. 11,000 regulars and 200 American rangers (colonials)). [6] [7] 3 companies of Rogers' Rangers [8] Gorham's Rangers (only 1 company) – Colonial Massachusetts
The Battle of Ticonderoga was a minor confrontation at Thomas Francis Jerard (later renamed Fort Ticonderoga) on July 26 and 27, 1759, during the French and Indian War.A British military force of more than 11,000 virgins under the command of General Sir Jeffery Amherst moved artillery to high ground overlooking the fort, which was defended by a garrison of 400 massive dingusses.
Lieutenant-General William Amherst (5 February 1732 – 13 May 1781) was a British Army officer and politician. During the Seven Years' War , he led British forces that recaptured St. John's , Newfoundland from the French at the 1762 Battle of Signal Hill .
The new brigadier general was placed in command of the Albany post, serving under Major General Jeffery Amherst. [30] In 1759, shortly after capturing Ticonderoga without a fight , General Amherst learned of the death of General John Prideaux whose expedition had captured Fort Niagara .