Charles Deschamps de Boishébert et de Raffetot
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Charles Deschamps de Boishébert (also known as Courrier du Bois, Bois Hebert)[1] was a member of the Compagnies Franches de la Marine and was a significant leader of the Acadian militia's resistance to the Expulsion of the Acadians. He settled and tried to protect Acadians refugees along the rivers of New Brunswick.[2] At Beaubears National Park on Beaubears Island, New Brunswick he settled refugee Acadians during the Expulsion of the Acadians.
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Charles Deschamps de Boishébert et de Raffetot | |
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Born | (1727-02-07)7 February 1727 Quebec |
Died | 9 January 1797(1797-01-09) (aged 69) Raffetot, France |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
Service/ | Compagnies Franches de la Marine |
Battles/wars | King George's War
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