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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | == {{PAGENAME}} History == | ||
[[File:Fortress Louisbourg Dauphin Gate - 4.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Fortress of Louisbourg, Dauphin Gate]] | |||
The first siege 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. | The first siege 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. | ||
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[[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 14:46, 6 July 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.
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Fortress of Louisbourg History
The first siege 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
Visited: 5-6 Jul 2013
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