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1720 Louisbourg Founded. B-144


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1720. Copper. Construction by the French began in 1719 along the shores of Havre Louisbourg, known as Louisbourg, as a fortified town along the shores of is on the eastern most point of Cape Breton. Louisbourg soon became an important hub for commerce between France, New France, and French colonies in the West Indies. Louisbourg was first captured in 1745 by the British. It was returned to the French at the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, which ended the war of Austrian Succession. It was again taken by the British during the French and Indian war in 1758. The fortress was destroyed by the British in 1760 to avoid any further use by the French. Plain Edge. NGC MS-63BN.

Provenance:

  • LaRiviera Collection

Item record created Feb. 26, 2009.
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