Battle of La Belle-Famille (Q328447)

matcher place: Niagara County (relation 36267)
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English Wikipedia categories: 1759 in New France, 1759 in the Province of New York, Battles involving France, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles involving the Iroquois, Battles of the French and Indian War, Conflicts in 1759, Pre-statehood history of New York (state)

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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Battle of La Belle-Famille occurred on July 24, 1759, during the French and Indian War along the Niagara River portage trail. François-Marie Le Marchand de Lignery's French relief force for the besieged French garrison at Fort Niagara fell into Eyre Massey's British and Iroquois ambush. This action formed part of the larger Battle of Fort Niagara.

Wikidata location: 43.2417, -79.0507 view on OSM or edit on OSM

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Conflicts in 1759	historic=battlefield