Siege of Quebec
A path leading to Quebec is discovered, Howe scales it & establishes a foothold
Role range: 1756-1763
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Howe Biography and Timeline
Follow William Howe through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
William Howe, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1759–1776Years on this page
1759
1776
Peace Conference
Meets John Adams & Benjamin Franklin at a peace conference at Staten Island
Role range: 1775-1783
Peace
Meets John Adams & Benjamin Franklin at a peace conference at Staten Island. Demands revocation of the Declaration of Independence
Role range: 1775-1783
Capture of New York
The British occupy New York
Role range: 1775-1783
Alliance William Howe and loyalist army of 1,000 for a trip to Nova Scotia
Leads a British force to join a loyalist army of 1,000 for a trip to Nova Scotia
Role range: 1775-1783
Records, sources and methodology
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