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Richard Montgomery
Richard Montgomery

Richard Montgomery (December 2, 1738 – December 31, 1775) was an Irish-born soldier who first served in the British army. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 1738 ( MDCCXXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 1775 ( MDCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world A soldier is a general English term that refers to a member of a land component of National Armed forces. The Kingdom of Great Britain, also known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain, was a State in northwest Europe, in existence from 1707 to 1800 He later became a a brigadier-general in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and is most famous for leading the failed 1775 invasion of Canada. Brigadier General is the lowest ranking General Officer in some countries usually sitting between the ranks of Colonel and Major General. The American Continental Army was an Army formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America In this article the inhabitants of the thirteen colonies that supported the American Revolution are primarily referred to as "Americans" with occasional references to "Patriots" Year 1775 ( MDCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page

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Birth and service

He was born in Swords, County Dublin, Ireland, the son of Thomas Montgomery (a member of Parliament) and Mary Franklin Montgomery. County Dublin (Contae Bhaile Átha Cliath or more correctly today the Dublin Region ( Réigiúin Átha Cliath) is the area that contains the city of Dublin Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world The Parliament of Great Britain was formed in 1707 following the ratification of the Acts of Union by both the Parliament of England and Parliament of Scotland

Montgomery was commissioned into the 17th Foot in 1756. The Royal Leicestershire Regiment was an Infantry Regiment of the line in the British Army, with a history going back to 1688 He served in the Seven Years' War in both Canada and the Caribbean. The Seven Years' War (1756&ndash1763 involved all of the major European powers of the period causing 900000 to 1400000 deaths Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page For the region see Caribbean. The Caribbean Sea (kəˈrɪbiən or /ˌkærɨˈbiːən/ is a tropical Sea in the Western Hemisphere He was promoted to lieutenant in 1758 and captain in May 1762. Lieutenant (abbreviated Lt or Lieut) is a Military, Naval, Paramilitary, Fire service, Emergency medical services Year 1762 ( MDCCLXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year In 1763, when peace was concluded, he went with his regiment to the Province of New York. The Province of New York (1664-1776 (Provincie New York resulted from the capture of the Dutch Republic colony of Provincie Nieuw-Nederland by the Two years later, the regiment returned to England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland

Montgomery associated with the Whig members of Parliament, who generally supported the colonists in their demands for more political freedom.

On April 6, 1772, he sold his Army commission and decided to move back to New York. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus Year 1772 ( MDCCLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The Province of New York (1664-1776 (Provincie New York resulted from the capture of the Dutch Republic colony of Provincie Nieuw-Nederland by the He bought a sixty-seven acre (270,000 m²) farm at King's Bridge in what is now the Borough of The Bronx of New York City. A borough is an Administrative division of various countries In principle the term borough designates a self-governing Township although in practice The City of New York

On July 24, 1773, Montgomery married Janet Livingston, sister of Robert R. Livingston, a prominent New Yorker who was later on the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Year 1773 ( MDCCLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4 1776 announcing that the thirteen American colonies then He then moved to his wife's farm near Rhinebeck, which was to be his home for the few remaining years of his life. Rhinebeck is a Village located in the Town of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County New York, USA.

American Revolution

In 1775, although having resided in New York just three years, he was elected to the New York Provincial Congress. The New York Provincial Congress (1775-1777 was an organization formed by rebels in 1775 during the American Revolution, as a replacement for the Province of New York

Montgomery was commissioned as a brigadier general in the Continental Army on June 22, 1775 and a major general on December 9, 1775. The American Continental Army was an Army formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America He led an army into Canada (Invasion of Canada), where he captured two forts and the city of Montreal. Background In the spring of 1775 the American Revolutionary War began with the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec

Death

John Trumbull's depiction of the death of General Montgomery in the attack on Quebec.
John Trumbull's depiction of the death of General Montgomery in the attack on Quebec. John Trumbull ( June 6, 1756 &ndash November 10, 1843) was an American artist during the period of the American Revolutionary The Battle of Quebec was an attempt on December 31, 1775, by American colonial rebels to capture the Canadian city of Quebec and enlist French Canadian

He was killed while attempting to capture the city of Quebec during a fierce snow storm on 31 December 1775. The Battle of Quebec was an attempt on December 31, 1775, by American colonial rebels to capture the Canadian city of Quebec and enlist French Canadian Quebec City ( French: Ville de Québec, or simply Québec) (kwɨˈbɛk or /keˈbɛk/ is the Capital of the Canadian province Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 1775 ( MDCCLXXV) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a The British recognized his body and provided him with an honourable burial. In 1818, his body was moved to New York City and interred at St. The City of New York Paul's Chapel.

Legacy

Places named after Richard Montgomery include:

References

  1. ^ Allan H. Montgomery is a Village in Orange County, New York, United States. Keith, Historical Stories: About Greenville and Bond County, IL. Consulted on August 15, 2007.

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