Major General William Shirley

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:George_Washington
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Order_of_the_Bath
gptkbp:birth_date 1694-12-01
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Westminster_Abbey
gptkbp:campaigns Campaigns against French forces
gptkbp:children gptkb:William_Shirley_Jr.
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:New_England_militia
gptkb:Fort_William_Henry
British forces in North America
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:French_and_Indian_War
gptkbp:contribution Development of colonial defenses
gptkbp:death_date 1771-02-24
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Negotiated with Native American tribes
gptkbp:education gptkb:Oxford_University
gptkbp:expedition Expedition to Canada
gptkbp:historical_achievement Recognized for contributions to military history
gptkbp:historical_context Colonial conflicts in the 18th century
gptkbp:historical_impact Shaped colonial military policy
gptkbp:historical_legacy Legacy in American military history
gptkbp:historical_role Military governor of Massachusetts
gptkbp:historical_significance Key figure in early American military history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Major General William Shirley
gptkbp:influence Colonial military strategy
gptkbp:influence_on Subsequent military leaders
gptkbp:influenced Military tactics in North America
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:Siege_of_Louisbourg
gptkbp:is_promoted_by Major General in 1755
gptkbp:known_for Military leadership in North America
gptkbp:led_to Expedition against Fort Niagara
gptkbp:legacy Influence on colonial military organization
gptkbp:military_branch gptkb:British_Army
gptkbp:military_leadership Demonstrated leadership in military engagements
gptkbp:military_operations Conducted military operations in New York
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Colonel
gptkbp:military_service gptkb:colonialism
gptkbp:military_strategy Defensive and offensive operations
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_command gptkb:Massachusetts_Colony
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:England
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:London,_England
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:William_Pepperrell
gptkbp:rank gptkb:Major_General
gptkbp:role gptkb:Governor
gptkbp:served_as Military advisor to colonial governments
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:War_of_the_Austrian_Succession
gptkb:King_George_II
gptkbp:service_years 1710-1771
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Mary_Shirley
gptkbp:strategic_advisory Advised colonial governors on military matters
gptkbp:strategic_importance North American theater
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Thomas_Gage
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:the_Battle_of_the_Monongahela
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4