Lac-Drolet is a

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in the Municipalité régionale de comté du Granit in

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. Population is 1,108 as of 2006. The minor Battle of the Chaudière, opposing

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police and Lower Canadian rebels, was fought at Lac-Drolet during the Patriots' War in 1838. The battle had little incidence on the war, and about 50 rebels were captured and three were hanged.

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Commission de toponymie du QuébecMinistère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire
{{authority control Municipalities in Quebec Incorporated places in Estrie Le Granit Regional County Municipality