Legacy
Monckton remains somewhat of a controversial historical figure. He is generally reviled by the Acadian population of the Maritimes because of the deportation drama, but for the most part, Monckton was merely a subordinate following Governor Lawrence's directives. Aside from the deportation debacle, Monckton can be considered as one of the more skilled British commanders during the Seven Years War and as a competent administrator.
Monckton's actions in The Maritimes has led him to be greatly known in the region. The city of Moncton, New Brunswick (near Fort Beausejour) is named for him. As of 2006, the population of Metro Moncton (Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview) is 126, 424.
As an example of the mixed emotions surrounding Monckton's legacy, "The Un-Canadians", a 2007 article in Beaver Magazine, includes Robert Monckton, Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst, and Ezekiel Stone Wiggins, in a list of people in the history of Canada who were considered contemptible: "Lieutenant-General Robert Monckton, a colonial administrator in British North America, implemented the exile of the Acadians in 1755."
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