Frederick Haldimand, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Frederick Haldimand

British Army general

Date of Birth: 11-Aug-1718

Place of Birth: Yverdon-les-Bains, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Date of Death: 05-Jun-1791

Profession: colonial administrator

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Frederick Haldimand

  • Sir Frederick Haldimand, KB (11 August 1718 – 5 June 1791) was a military officer best known for his service in the British Army in North America during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.
  • From 1778 to 1786, he served as Governor of the Province of Quebec, during which time he oversaw military operations against the northern frontiers in the war, and engaged in ultimately fruitless negotiations to establish the independent Vermont Republic as a new British province.
  • His administration of Quebec was at times harsh, with the detention of numerous political dissidents and agitators.

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