Kirke Sir David 1596-1655? Born In Dieppe Son Of A Scottish
merchant. Went to England, and, with his two brothers, given command of
an expedition against the French in Canada, 1627. Appeared before
Quebec, but Champlain, who was then in charge, refused to surrender.
Returned down the river, met and defeated the French squadron under De
Roquemont, in July, 1628, and reappeared before Quebec the following
year, when the garrison, reduced to starvation, was forced to surrender.
Kn
ghted by Charles I, 1633, and obtained a grant of lands in
Newfoundland. Appointed governor of the island; removed by Cromwell; and
returned in 1652. =Index=: (Samuel de Champlain era) Commands expedition against Quebec, 173;
acts under authority of Sir William Alexander, 176; his letter to
Champlain, 176; sails for Europe, 179; spends several days in Quebec,
204; accused by Champlain of intolerance, 205, 206; learns of treaty of
peace between England and France, 207. (Count Frontenac era) Captures Quebec, 21. =Bib.=:
Kirke, The First English Conquest of Canada; Parkman, Pioneers of
France; Cyc. Am. Biog.