Battle of Saint-Denis (1837)

Battle of Saint-Denis
Part of the Lower Canada Rebellion

"Les Fils de la Liberté" hurl back British regulars at the Battle of Saint-Denis. Contemporary watercolour.
Date November 22, 1837
Location Saint-Denis, Quebec
Result Patriote victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom Lower Canada Patriotes
Commanders and leaders
Charles Stephen Gore Wolfred Nelson
Strength
300 regulars
1 gun
200 militia
600 unarmed civilians
Casualties and losses
6–54 dead
10 wounded
6 missing
12 dead
7 wounded

The Battle of St. Denis was fought on November 22, 1837 between British colonial authorities under Lieutenant-Colonel Gore and Lower Canada rebels. The rebels were victoriously led by Wolfred Nelson.

See also