Battle of Saint-Denis (1837)

Battle of Saint-Denis
Part of the Lower Canada Rebellion
"Les Fils de la Liberté" hurl back British regulars at the Battle of Saint-Denis. Contemporary watercolour.
Date November 23, 1837 Location Saint-Denis, Quebec Result Patriote victory
Belligerents
United Kingdom	Patriotes
Commanders and leaders
Charles Stephen Gore	Wolfred Nelson
Strength
300 regulars 1 cannon	200 militia 600 unarmed civilians
Casualties and losses
6–54 dead 10 wounded 6 missing	12 dead 7 wounded

The Battle of Saint-Denis was fought on November 23, 1837 between British colonial authorities under Lieutenant-Colonel Gore and Patriote rebels. The Patriotes were victoriously led by Wolfred Nelson. The British had to retreat because they were running out of ammunition.

See also

• Lower Canada Rebellion