Battle of Lacolle (1838) 1838
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 November 1838 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1838 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Canada | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Lower Canada Rebellion | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 45.0833, -73.3667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Lacolle was fought on November 7, 1838, between Loyal Lower Canada volunteer forces under Major John Scriver and Patriote rebels under Colonel Ferdinand-Alphonse Oklowski. On November 6, on their way to Lacolle, the Patriote rebels had won a first skirmish, but they lost in the final confrontation the next day. The battle lasted half an hour.
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