Charles Saunders

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Charles Saunders was an 18th-century British Royal Navy admiral who played a key role in securing naval supremacy during the Seven Years' War, notably in operations around Quebec.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf Royal Navy officer
admiral
person
citizenship British
conflict Seven Years' War
countryOfCitizenship Kingdom of Great Britain
era 18th century
familyName Saunders
givenName Charles
historicalPeriod Seven Years' War era
influenced British naval dominance in North America
languageSpoken English
militaryAllegiance Great Britain
militaryBranch Royal Navy
militaryRank Admiral
notableAchievement helped secure British naval supremacy during the Seven Years' War
notableCampaign Quebec campaign during the Seven Years' War
notableEvent operations around Quebec in the Seven Years' War
notableFor commanding Royal Navy forces in North American waters
supporting British land forces in the capture of Quebec
notableWork naval operations in the Quebec campaign
occupation naval officer
positionHeld Admiral in the Royal Navy
naval commander in North America
sexOrGender male
sphereOfActivity military leadership
naval warfare
strategicRole securing control of sea approaches to Quebec
supporting amphibious operations against French positions in Canada
typeOfAdmiral British Royal Navy admiral

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Battle of Quebec (1759)
commander

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