How did general william howe die

Howe was one of three brothers who enjoyed distinguished military careers. General William Howe became known for his role in the capture of Quebec in when he led a British force to capture the cliffs at Anse-au-Foulon, allowing James Wolfe to land his army and engage the French. However, poor British campaign planning for contributed to the failure of John Burgoyne's Saratoga campaign , which played a major role in the entry of France into the war.

Howe's role in developing those plans and the degree to which he was responsible for British failures that year despite his personal success at Philadelphia have been a subject of contemporary and historical debate. He resigned his post as Commander-in-Chief, North America, in and returned to England, where he was at times active in the defense of the British Isles.

He served for many years in Parliament and was knighted after his successes in He inherited the Viscountcy of Howe upon the death of his brother Richard in He married but had no children, and the viscountcy was extinguished with his death in This connection with the crown may have improved the careers of all three sons, but all would prove to be capable officers.

His father was a politician who served as Governor of Barbados, where he died in His other brother was Admiral Richard Howe, who rose to become one of Britain's leading naval commanders.

Where was william howe born

He entered the army when he was 17 by buying a cornet's commission in the Duke of Cumberland's Dragoons in He then served for two years in Flanders during the War of the Austrian Succession. After the war, he was transferred to the 20th Regiment of Foot, where he became a friend of James Wolfe. During the Seven Years' War , Howe's service first brought him to America and did much to raise his reputation.