Kirke, Sir Lewis

Born 1599. Accompanied his brother Sir David Kirke on his expeditions to Canada and Newfoundland. Fought on the side of Charles during the Civil War. Commanded a troop of horse at the battle of Edge hill; took part in the siege of Gloucester and in the battle of Newbury; knighted by the king, 1643; made governor of Bridge north Castle; heavily fined under Cromwell for his loyalty to Charles. After the Restoration appointed captain and paymaster of the corps of gentleman-at-arms. Index : F Left in charge of Quebec, surrenders it to French on conclusion of peace, 23. Ch Resides in Fort St. Louis after capitulation, 158; demands surrender of Quebec, 188-190; grants articles of capitulation, 191, 192; receives keys of the fort, 195; hoists English flag, 196; his courteous treatment of Cham plain, 199; shows religious intolerance, 206. Bib. : Kirke, The First English Conquest of Canada ; Parkman, Pioneers of France .