Edmund Blackadder a "Christmas Carol"-like encounter with the "Ghost of Christmas" sees him greatly inspired by his snide-yet-triumphant ancestors; he learns that if he reverts to their ways his descendants will rule the universe, if not they will end up as Baldrick's slaves in the same time period. Upon the departure of the Ghost, Blackadder renounces his compassion and reverts to type on the spot. Captain Edmund Blackadder appears in "Blackadder Goes Forth", set during World War I. A long-time soldier, early in his career Blackadder was "The Hero of Umboto Gorge", a (fictional) battle that took place in Upper Volta in
Edward Blackadder to 1920. Blackadder was also an editorial writer for the "Acadian Recorder" in Halifax from 1907 to 1922 and published a book of sonnets in 1895. Before being elected, he was an unsuccessful candidate in the 1911 election. Blackadder died in office having served just 321 days. Edward Blackadder Edward Blackadder (April 18, 1874 in Wolfville, Nova Scotia – October 22, 1922) was a Canadian politician, lecturer, physician and professor in Nova Scotia, Canada. He was elected to the House of Commons of Canada in 1921 as a Member of the Liberal Party to represent the riding of Halifax. He