Charles de Salaberry
French-Canadian military officer (1778–1829) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry, CB (19 November 1778 – 27 February 1829) was a Canadian military officer and statesman of the seigneurial class who served in various campaigns for the British Army. He won distinction for repelling the American advance on Montreal during the War of 1812.
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Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry | |
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Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada | |
In office 14 December 1818 – 27 February 1829 | |
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Born | 19 November 1778 (1778-11-19) Beauport, Old Province of Quebec |
Died | 27 February 1829 (1829-02-28) (aged 50) Chambly, Lower Canada |
Political party | Château Clique |
Spouse | Marie-Anne-Julie Hertel de Rouville |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | British Empire Lower Canada |
Branch/service | British Army Lower Canada militia |
Years of service | 1794–1815 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands | Canadian Voltigeurs |
Battles/wars | French Revolutionary Wars |
Awards | Battle of Chateauguay Medal Companion of the Order of the Bath |
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