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Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester ( Strabane 3 September , 1724 – 10 November , 1808 Stubbings, Maidenhead ), 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 . 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. His brother, Thomas Carleton , and nephew, Christopher Carleton , both served on his staff during the campaign. After the Battle of Yorktown and the capitulation of Cornwallis in 1782, Sir Guy Carleton was appointed Commander-in-Chief, North America , superseding Henry Clinton . In 1783, General John Campbell (17th Of Strachur) superseded Sir Guy Carleton as Commander-in-Chief in North America. ''See also: List Of Governors General Of Canada , List Of Lieutenant Governors Of Quebec and Commander-in-Chief, North America '' EXTERNAL LINK |
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