Charles de Salaberry

Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry
Head and shoulders painting of de Salaberry; fair skin and fair hair; wearing a black military uniform with two medals on his chest
Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry in 1825 by Anson Dickinson
Member of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada
In office
14 December 1818 – 27 February 1829
Personal details
Born19 November 1778 (1778-11-19)
Beauport, Old Province of Quebec
Died27 February 1829 (1829-02-28) (aged 50)
Chambly, Lower Canada
Political partyChâteau Clique
SpouseMarie-Anne-Julie Hertel de Rouville
Relatives
Military service
AllegianceBritish Empire
Lower Canada
Branch/serviceBritish Army
Lower Canada militia
Years of service1794–1815
RankLieutenant Colonel
CommandsCanadian Voltigeurs
Battles/warsFrench Revolutionary Wars

Napoleonic Wars

War of 1812

AwardsBattle of Chateauguay Medal
Companion of the Order of the Bath

Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry, CB (19 November 1778 – 27 February 1829) was a Canadian military officer and statesman of the seigneurial class who served in various campaigns for the British Army. He won distinction for repelling the American advance on Montreal during the War of 1812.


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