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Who commanded the British and French forces at the Battle of Quebec in 1759?
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Quebec city at dusk, Quebec, Canada.
At the Battle of Quebec in 1759, the opposing forces were commanded by:
- British forces: Major General James Wolfe.12
- French forces: The marquis de Montcalm.12
Both commanders were fatally wounded during the battle, which took place on the Plains of Abraham on September 13, 1759. Following the British victory, the city of Quebec surrendered on September 18, 1759, marking a decisive turning point in the Seven Years' War in North America.321