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John Henry Bastide

British army officer and military engineer

b. 1700 CE – d. 1770 CE World The Atlantic Lands

Lieutenant-General John Henry Bastide (c. 1700 – 1770) is a British army officer and military engineer who plays a significant role in the early history of Nova Scotia.

He is the chief engineer at both of the sieges of Louisbourg (1745 and 1758) and the siege of Minorca (1756).

Moran, J. (2017). John Henry Bastide. History Atlas. Retrieved 14 October 2026, from https://www.historyatlas.com/people/john-henry-bastide/

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