Philippe-François de Rastel de Rocheblave
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Philippe-François de Rastel de Rocheblave also, known as, Philippe de Rocheblave and the Chevalier de Rocheblave (March 23, 1727 – April 3, 1802), was a soldier and businessman in the Illinois Country, of Upper Louisiana, and later, a political figure in Lower Canada. He was sometimes referred to as the Chevalier de Rocheblave.
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Philippe-François de Rastel de Rocheblave | |
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Born | March 23, 1727 Savournon, Hautes-Alpes, France |
Died | April 3, 1802 |
Nationality | French, Canadian |
Other names | Philippe de Rocheblave, Chevalier de Rocheblave |
Occupation(s) | soldier, colonial army officer, trader, colonial militia officer, fur trader, politician |
Spouse | Marie Louise Dufresne |
Children | Noël de Rastel de Rocheblave (son), Pierre de Rastel de Rocheblave (son) |
Parent(s) | Jean Joseph de Rastel de Rocheblave and Diane Elizabeth Dillon |
Relatives | Jacques Michel du Fresne (father-in-law), Marie Francoise Henry (father-in-law) |
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