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Violence in Montreal

When
1837-11-06
Where
Montreal
Part of
Lower Canada Rebellion under Louis-Joseph Papineau

Clashes between the Doric Club and Les Fils de la Liberté caused violence and vandalism across Montreal on November 6, 1837.

On November 6, 1837, a meeting of Les Fils de la Liberté in Montreal turned violent when the Doric Club began fighting. This incident resulted in widespread vandalism and unrest throughout the city, marking a significant escalation in tensions.

Sources

  1. Lower Canada Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25

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