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The first seige of Louisbourg began in 1745 as the | The first seige of Louisbourg began in 1745 as the result of [[King George's War]] (1744-1748) between the French and British colonies. The Fortress was captured by the attacking British colonists after 46 days. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748 and the Fortress was returned to the French. | ||
[[File:Plan de Louisbourg vers 1751.jpg|795px|thumb|left|Map of Louisbourg and its artillery batteries in 1751]] | [[File:Plan de Louisbourg vers 1751.jpg|795px|thumb|left|Map of Louisbourg and its artillery batteries in 1751]] | ||
Revision as of 13:59, 24 April 2013
Fortress of Louisbourg (1719-1768) - A French colonial fortified city established in 1719 after Queen Anne's War on present day Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Abandoned in 1768.
Fortress of Louisbourg History
The first seige of Louisbourg began in 1745 as the result of King George's War (1744-1748) between the French and British colonies. The Fortress was captured by the attacking British colonists after 46 days. The war ended with the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle in 1748 and the Fortress was returned to the French.
Current Status
Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada, Nova Scotia, Canada. Operated by Parks Canada.
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Location: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada Maps & Images Lat: 45.8911358 Long: -59.9859202 |
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- North American Forts - Fortress of Louisbourg
- Parks Canada - Fortress of Louisbourg
- Wikipedia - Fortress of Louisbourg
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