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title: Major General Richard Montgomery
author: New York Public Library
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18341/major-general-richard-montgomery/
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updated: 2024-01-19
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# Major General Richard Montgomery
_Authored by New York Public Library_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18341.jpg)
## Image Caption
Major General Richard Montgomery (1738-1775), an Irish-born soldier who led the Continental troops in the [American Invasion of Quebec](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2354/american-invasion-of-quebec/) (1775-1776) and was killed at the [Battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/) of Quebec (31 December 1775).
Emmet Collection of Manuscripts Etc. Relating to American History, New York Public Library.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Library, N. Y. P. (2024, January 19). Major General Richard Montgomery. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Library, New York Public. "Major General Richard Montgomery." *World History Encyclopedia*, January 19, 2024. .
### MLA
Library, New York Public. "Major General Richard Montgomery." *World History Encyclopedia*, 19 Jan 2024, .
## License & Copyright
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