Kirke, Sir David

Kirke, Sir David
(1596-1655?)
   Born in Dieppe, son of a Scottish merchant. Went to England, and, with his two brothers, given command of an expedition against the French in Canada, 1627. Appeared before Quebec, but Champlain, who was then in charge, refused to surrender. Returned down the river, met and defeated the French squadron under De Roquemont, in July, 1628, and reappeared before Quebec the following year, when the garrison, reduced to starvation, was forced to surrender. Knighted by Charles I, 1633, and obtained a grant of lands in Newfoundland. Appointed governor of the island; removed by Cromwell; and returned in 1652.
   Index: Ch Commands expedition against Quebec, 173; acts under authority of Sir William Alexander, 176; his letter to Champlain, 176; sails for Europe, 179; spends several days in Quebec, 204; accused by Champlain of intolerance, 205, 206; learns of treaty of peace between England and France, 207. F Captures Quebec, 21.
   Bib.: Kirke, The First English Conquest of Canada; Parkman, Pioneers of France; Cyc. Am. Biog.

The makers of Canada. 2014.

Игры ⚽ Нужно сделать НИР?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Kirke, Sir Lewis —    Born 1599. Accompanied his brother Sir David Kirke on his expeditions to Canada and Newfoundland. Fought on the side of Charles during the Civil War. Commanded a troop of horse at the battle of Edgehill; took part in the siege of Gloucester… …   The makers of Canada

  • Kirke (Begriffsklärung) — Kirke ist der Name von Kirke (lat. Circe), eine Zauberin der griechischen Mythologie Kirke, einer Oper von August Bungert aus dem Jahre 1898 (34) Circe, ein Asteroid, benannt nach der mythologischen Figur Sir David Kirke (ca. 1597–1654), ein… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • David Kirke — Sir David Kirke (né vers 1597 à Dieppe, mort en 1654 près de Londres) est un aventurier, colonisateur et gouverneur de Terre Neuve pour le Royaume d Angleterre de 1638 à 1651. Il est le chef de l’expédition qui s’empara de Québec en 1629. Lien… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • David Kirke — For the bungee jumper, see David Kirke (DSC). For other people named David Kirk, see David Kirk (disambiguation). Sir David Kirke (c. 1597 – 1654) was an adventurer, colonizer and governor for the king of England. Kirke was the son of Gervase… …   Wikipedia

  • David Murray Anderson — For other people named David Anderson, see David Anderson (disambiguation). Admiral Sir David Anderson KCB, KCMG, MVO 28th Governor of New South Wales …   Wikipedia

  • Kirke, Thomas —    Born 1603. Brother of Sir David and Sir Lewis Kirke. Accompanied them on their expeditions in Canada and Newfoundland. Killed during the Civil War, fighting on the side of Charles.    Index: Ch Demands surrender of Quebec, 188 190; signs… …   The makers of Canada

  • David Colyear, 1st Earl of Portmore — The Earl of Portmore The Earl of Portmore Born 1656 …   Wikipedia

  • Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington — Liste des personnages de l’univers de Harry Potter Cet article est une liste référençant les personnages de l univers de Harry Potter. Les personnages principaux peuvent être identifiés dans les articles suivants : Harry Potter Ron Weasley… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Sara Kirke — Lady Sara Kirke was the wife of Sir David Kirke (1597–1654),[1] the governor of Newfoundland between 1638 and 1651. She is considered to be North America s first and foremost entrepreneur .[2] History Lady Sara Kirke arrived at the Province of… …   Wikipedia

  • Andrew Kirke — Liste des personnages de l’univers de Harry Potter Cet article est une liste référençant les personnages de l univers de Harry Potter. Les personnages principaux peuvent être identifiés dans les articles suivants : Harry Potter Ron Weasley… …   Wikipédia en Français

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”