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The death of General Wolfe.

The death of General Wolfe.
The death of General Wolfe during the Battle of Quebec.
© National Maritime Museum, London
Repro ID: PY7700
Description: General James Wolfe (1727-59) commanded the British forces at Quebec against the French and won a great victory, at the cost of his life. He was a resident of Greenwich and is buried in the parish church at St Alfege's.
Creator: Engraving by William Woollett after Benjamin West (1738-1820)
Date: c. 1760
Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London
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