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Battle of Queenston Heights: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Battle of Queenstown Heights
Date October 13, 1812
Location Canada • Ontario
Participants United Kingdom • United States
Context War of 1812

Timeline

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Battle of Queenston Heights
October 13, 1812
Battle of Lake Erie
Battle of Lake Erie
September 10, 1813
Johnson, Col. Richard; Tecumseh
Battle of the Thames
October 5, 1813
Battle of Châteauguay
Battle of Châteauguay
October 26, 1813
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Battle of Crysler’s Farm
November 11, 1813
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Battle of Chippewa
July 5, 1814
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Battle of Lundy’s Lane
July 25, 1814
Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Maryland
Battle of Baltimore
September 12, 1814 - September 14, 1814
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of New Orleans
January 8, 1815

Key People

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Sir Isaac Brock
British soldier and administrator

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