Downtown Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada

Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry, CB

Le lieutenant-colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry, C.B.

— (1778-1829) —

Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry, CB Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2014

1. Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry, CB Marker

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English:
A skillful professional soldier, Salaberry formed the celebrated Voltigeurs canadiens. In 1813, he outwitted and defeated a vastly superior American force at the Battle of Châteauguay, helping to save Lower Canada from invasion.
War of 1812

French:
Militaire de carrière exceptional, Salaberry met sur pied les célèbres Voltigeurs canadiens. En 1813, il use de stratégie et défait de troupes américaines largement supérieures en nombre à la bataille de Châteauguay, contribuant ainsi à préserver le Bas-Canada de l’invasion.
Guerre de 1812

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 45° 25.466′ N, 75° 41.719′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in Downtown Ottawa. Marker is at the intersection of Wellington Street (County Route 34) and Elgin Street, on the left on Wellington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Wellington Street, Ottawa ON K1P 5A4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Laura Secord, UE (a few steps from this marker); Thayendanegea (Joseph Brant)

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(a few steps from this marker); Sappers’ Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilfrid Laurier (within shouting distance of this marker); Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackenzie King (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commissariat (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rideau Canal (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.

More about this marker. This marker is located at the Valiants Memorial near the National War Memorial.

Also see . . . Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry - Dictionary of Canadian Biography. In the mid 19th century he was perceived as an experienced, courageous, intrepid soldier who enjoyed the confidence of his men. At the turn of the century English-speaking historians put greater emphasis on the roles played by Macdonell or Wattenwyl, but French-speaking ones defended Salaberry, stressing his valour and intrepidity and pointing out that he had had to make do with limited means furnished by pusillanimous superiors. (Submitted on May 16, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 7, 2014

2. Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry, CB Marker

Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown

3. Lieutenant Colonel Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry

Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 307 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.