Battle of Quebec (1690) 1690
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 16 October 1690 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1690 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Canada | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | King William's War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of England | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 46.9667, -71.2667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Quebec was fought in October 1690 between the colonies of New France and Massachusetts Bay, then ruled by the kingdoms of France and England, respectively. It was the first time Quebec City's defences were tested. Following the capture of Port Royal in Acadia, during King William's War, the New Englanders hoped to seize Quebec City itself, the capital of New France. The loss of the Acadian fort shocked the Canadiens, and Governor-General Louis de Buade de Frontenac ordered the immediate preparation of the city for a possible siege.
When the envoys delivered the terms of surrender, the governor-general famously declared that his only reply would be by "the mouth of my cannons." Major John Walley led the invading army, which landed at Beauport in the Basin of Quebec. However, the militia on shore were constantly harassed by local militia until their retreat, while the expedition's ships, commanded by Sir William Phips, were nearly destroyed by cannon volley fire from the top of the city. Both sides learned from the battle: the French improved the city's defences, while the New Englanders realized they needed more artillery and better support from England to take the city.
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- Battle of Beauport 1759 · 12 km
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