Monument History
Adjacent to the Chateau Frontenac is a small park, containing an obelisk
in honour of both Montcalm AND Wolfe. There is a plaque in front of
the obelisk with the history:
This monument was built by the Earl of Dalhousie to pay tribute
to the two Generals who lost their lives in the Battle of the Plains
of Abraham on September 13, 1759. Following the battle, England
took possession of New France. The Latin inscription translates
as follows:
"Courage granted them both with a common death,
History with a common fame,
Posterity with a common monument."
George, Earl of Dalhousie, Governor in Chief of the British territories
of North America, laid the foundation stone of this monument in memory
of the heroes Wolfe and Montcalm. This project was neglected for many
years, but he made use of his authority to promote it, of his example
to stimulate it and of his munificence to favour it : what could best become
an outstanding statesman?
The fifteenth day of November, in 1827 A.D., under the reign of
George IV of England."
Drawings
There are also two drawings on the plaque, showing how the monument appeared
in the first few years of its existence.
The view looking from above the obelisk across the Saint Lawrence River
Another view, this one from below. Note that the building on the right
is now close to where the Chateau Frontenac is located.
