Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester
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Image:Guy carleton portrait.jpg Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester (Strabane 3 September, 1724 – 10 November, 1808 Stubbings, Maidenhead), often known as Sir Guy Carleton, was a British soldier who twice served as Governor of the Province of Quebec, from 1768–1778 (concurrently serving as Governor General of Canada), and from 1785–1795. He commanded British troops in the American Revolutionary War.
Colonel Carleton was a part of James Wolfe's attack on Quebec City during the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. General Carleton repelled the American attack on Quebec in 1775. He drove the Americans past Trois-Rivières and commanded British naval forces at the Battle of Valcour Island in 1776, eliminating the American ships. See also: List of Governors General of Canada and List of Lieutenant Governors of Quebec
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| Preceded by: James Murray | Governor General of British North America 1768–1778 | Succeeded by: Sir Frederick Haldimand |
| Preceded by: Sir Frederick Haldimand | Governor General of British North America 1786–1796 | Succeeded by: Robert Prescott |
| Preceded by: New Creation | Baron Dorchester | Succeeded by: Dudley Carleton |
Categories: 1724 births | 1808 deaths | Governors of British North America | Barons in the Peerage of Great Britain | American Revolution people | Canadian historical figures
