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Sir Frederick Haldimand is Born - August 11, 1718

Sir Frederick Haldimand is Born - August 11, 1718

Update: 2019-08-11
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On this day in history, August 11, 1718, Sir Frederick Haldimand is born. Haldimand would serve as the British governor of Quebec and Montreal throughout the time of the American Revolution. Francois-Louis-Frederick Haldimand was born in Yverdon, Switzerland and trained in military affairs as a young man. Due to lack of opportunity in Switzerland, Haldimand joined the Prussian army and fought in the War of the Austrian Succession. Afterwards, he joined the Swiss Guard in the Netherlands.

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Sir Frederick Haldimand is Born - August 11, 1718

Sir Frederick Haldimand is Born - August 11, 1718

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