Jean Baptiste de La Rochefoucauld, Duke of Anville
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Jean-Baptiste Louis Frédéric de La Rochefoucauld, Duke of Anville (Jean Baptiste Louis Frédéric; August 17, 1707 – September 16, 1746) was made the Duc d'Anville by King Louis XV of France and pursued a military career in the French galley corps. He is best known for leading the French fleet on the disastrous Duc d'Anville Expedition to Acadia.
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Jean Baptiste Louis Frédéric de La Rochefoucauld | |
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Born | August 17, 1707 |
Died | September 16, 1746 Chibouctou |
Allegiance | King of France |
Service/ | French galley corps, French navy |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars | Grand Expedition |
Relations | son of Louis de La Rochefoucauld, Marquis de Roye, lieutenant-general of the galleys |
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