Edward Wolfe
Lieutenant General Edward Wolfe (1685 – 26 March 1759) was a British army officer who saw action in the War of the Spanish Succession, 1715 Jacobite rebellion and the War of Jenkins' Ear. He is best known as the father of James Wolfe, famous for his capture of Quebec in 1759.
Edward Wolfe | |
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Oil on canvas portrait of Edward Wolfe by Sir James Thornhill, c.1730 | |
| Born | 1685 York, England |
| Died | 26 March 1759 (aged 73–74) Blackheath, England |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1700–1759 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-general |
| Commands held | 1st Marine Regiment 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot |
| Children | James Wolfe |
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