Siege of Fort Detroit 1763
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 6 May 1763 – 31 October 1763 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1763 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Seven Years' War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 42.3289, -83.0458 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Fort Detroit was an ultimately unsuccessful attempt by North American Natives to capture Fort Detroit during Pontiac's War. The siege was led primarily by Pontiac, an Ottawa chief and military leader. This rebellion would be one of the catalysts that hastened the declaration of the Proclamation of 1763 which would eventually precipitate the events leading to the American Revolution.
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