Montague Wilmot (? - May 23, 1766) was an 18th century British colonial Governor of Nova Scotia. May 23 is the 143rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (144th in leap years). ... 1766 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... In general, the word colonial means of or relating to a colony. In United States history, the term Colonial is used to refer to the period before US independence. ... This is a list of viceroys (governors and lieutenant-governors) of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, before and after Confederation in 1867. ... Motto: Munit Haec et Altera Vincit (Latin: One defends and the other conquers) Official languages None (English,French,Gaelic) Flower Trailing arbutus Capital Halifax Largest city Halifax Lieutenant-Governor Myra Freeman Premier Rodney MacDonald (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 11 10 Area Total  - Land  - Water    (% of total)  Ranked...

Early Life

Little is known of Wilmot's origins, such as his exact place of birth, although he was born in England. His father was a physician to the Prince of Wales and his mother was a Montagu, Wilmot's uncle being George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax. Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages English Capital London Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population –mid-2004... The Prince of Wales Feathers. This Heraldic badge of the Heir Apparent is derived from the ostrich feathers borne by Edward, the Black Prince. ... The name Montagu has many uses: as a surname Alexander Montagu, 13th Duke of Manchester Ashley Montagu Charles Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax Charles Montagu, 1st Duke of Manchester Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester Edwin Samuel Montagu Elizabeth Montagu Ewen Montagu George Montagu... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

It was with the help of these connections that Wilmot probably managed to become an army officer, serving in places such as Gibraltar in 1745. // Events May 11 - War of Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy - At Fontenoy, French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army including the Black Watch June 4 – Frederick the Great destroys Austrian army at Hohenfriedberg August 19 - Beginning of the 45 Jacobite Rising at Glenfinnan September 12 - Francis I is elected...

Army officer

It was Wilmot's regiment in Gibraltar that was ordered to travel to Louisbourg, to relieve the garrison of Louisbourg, which had been surrendered by the French in 1745. Fortress Louisbourg (fr. ...

In 1749, Louisbourg having been handed back to the French, the British troops sailed down to Halifax, to come under the command of Governor Edward Cornwallis. While it is apparent that many of the troops of Gibraltar left Nova Scotia soon after, Wilmot stayed in Nova Scotia, having achieved the rank of major. Events While in debtors prison, John Cleland writes Fanny Hill (Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure). ... Motto: Template:Unhide = E Mari Merces (Wealth from the Sea) Logo: City Symbol: Kingfisher Location City Information Established: July 9, 1749 Area: (former city) 79. ... Edward Cornwallis (1713-1776) was a British military officer, known as “the Founder of Halifax”. He was born in London, the sixth son of Charles, fourth Baron Cornwallis, and Lady Charlotte Butler, daughter of the Earl of Arran2. ... Major is a military rank denoting an officer of mid-level command status. ...

In 1755, the British was successful in laying siege to Fort Beauséjour, and with war having officially broken out, Governor Charles Lawrence sent Wilmot, then a lieutenant-colonel, up to Fort Cumberland (Beauséjour's new name), to act as its commander. 1755 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Fort Beauséjour is a National Historic Site located in Aulac, New Brunswick, Canada. ... Charles Lawrence (December 14, 1709 – October 19, 1760) was a British military officer who, as lieutenant governor and subsequently governor of Nova Scotia, was responsible for overseeing the expulsion of Acadians from the colony in the Great Upheaval. ... Lieutenant Colonel (Lieutenant-Colonel in British English from the French grades spelling) is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine corps and air forces of the world, typically ranking above a Major and below a Colonel. ... Fort Cumberland was built to guard the entrance to Langstone Harbour, east of Portsmouth. ...

In 1758, Wilmot was in command of a brigade in Louisbourg, and in 1762 was sent to Quebec. 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: Je me souviens (French: I remember) Official languages French Flower White garden lily Capital Quebec City Largest city Montreal Lieutenant-Governor Lise Thibault Premier Jean Charest (PLQ) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 75 24 Area Total  - Land  - Water    (% of total)  Ranked 2nd 1,542,056 km² 1,183...

Governor of Nova Scotia

It was in Quebec, in 1763, where Wilmot received his appointment as Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia, succeeding Jonathan Belcher. 1763 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... This is a list of viceroys (governors and lieutenant-governors) of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, before and after Confederation in 1867. ... Jonathan Belcher (1682-1757) was colonial governor of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Jersey. ...

Only one year later, in May of 1764, Wilmot was appointed governor of Nova Scotia. It was not a grand time for such an appointment. One example of the province's problems at the time was that Nova Scotia was suffering from great debts and deficits. 1764 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

By the time of his appointment, Wilmot's health was already deteriorating, having blamed the climate for his sickness. In fact, he had sent an application to ask for a return to the England, but never received a reply.

Governor Wilmot died in 1766 after suffering from a reportedly bad winter. An elaborate funeral service was held for him in Halifax. 1766 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Montague Wilmot is one of three men thought to be the namesake of the Montague River on Prince Edward Island, from which the town of Montague takes its name. Motto: Parva Sub Ingenti (Latin: The small under the protection of the great) Official languages None Flower Ladys slipper Capital Charlottetown Largest city Charlottetown Lieutenant-Governor J. Léonce Bernard Premier Pat Binns (PC) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 4 4 Area Total  - Land  - Water    (% of total)  Ranked... Montague is known mostly for being located close to the greater town of Souris, a source of cocaine for Eastern Kings county. ...

References

1- http://www.blupete.com/Hist/BiosNS/1764-00/Wilmot.htm

2- http://lt.gov.ns.ca/inner/frames/honourable/content/past/Wilmot.htm