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Henri de la Rochejaquelein
French royalist military officer (1772–1794) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henri du Vergier, comte de la Rochejaquelein (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ʁi dy vɛʁʒje kɔ̃t də la ʁɔʃʒaklɛ̃]; 30 August 1772 – 28 January 1794)[1] was the youngest general of the Royalist Vendéan insurrection during the French Revolution. At the age of 21, he served as commander-in-chief of the Catholic and Royal Army.
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Henri du Vergier de la Rochejaquelein | |
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![]() Henri de la Rochejaquelein by Pierre-Narcisse Guérin, c. 1816 | |
Born | (1772-08-30)30 August 1772 Mauléon, Kingdom of France |
Died | 28 January 1794(1794-01-28) (aged 21) Nuaillé, French First Republic |
Allegiance | ![]() Royalist rebels |
Service/ | French Royal Army |
Years of service | 1790–1794 |
Rank | Generalissimo |
Commands held | Catholic and Royal Army |
Battles/wars | Insurrection of 10 August 1792 War in the Vendée |
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