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Battle of Fort Niagara
1759
June-25 July 1759
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type of battle

war or event

Seven Years War (North America)

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coordinates unknown

location

modern country

British General John Prideaux advanced along the Mohawk to Lake Ontario and sailed west to besiege the strong French fortress at Niagara, defended by Captain Pierre Pouchot. Sir William Johnson took command after Prideaux was killed by a shell and, when Captain Francois-Marie de Lignery died in a failed relief attempt, Pouchot surrendered next day.


   
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