Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Jeffrey Amherst Biography and Timeline

Follow Jeffrey Amherst through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

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Jeffrey Amherst, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1758–1759Years on this page

1758

July 1758

Capture of Cape Bretton

General · Cape Bretton · Warfare / Seven Years War

Captures Cape Bretton Island

Role range: 1756-1763

1758

General

General · London · Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander of an expedition against the French in Canada

1758

General

General · London · Warfare / Seven Years War

Appointed Commander of an expedition against the French in Canada

Role range: 1756-1763

1759

26 July 1759

Capture of Ticonderoga

General · Ticonderoga · Warfare / Seven Years War

Captures Triconderoga

Role range: 1756-1763

31 July 1759

Capture of Crown Point

General · Crown Point · Warfare / Seven Years War

Captures Crown Point

Role range: 1756-1763

Records, sources and methodology

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