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François de La Rochefoucauld, Marquis de Montandre
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Not to be confused with François de La Rochefoucauld (writer).
Field Marshal François de La Rochefoucauld, Marquis de Montandre, also known as Francis de La Rochefoucauld, (September 1672 – 11 August 1739) was a British soldier, who arrived in England as a Huguenot refugee. After serving as a junior officer during the Williamite War in Ireland, he was given command of Francis du Cambon's Regiment of Foot and led his regiment in the Low Countries during the Nine Years' War . He also fought at the Siege of Badajoz and at the Battle of Alcantara during the War of the Spanish Succession. He went on to be Master General of the Ordnance in Ireland.
Quick Facts The Marquis de Montandre, Born ...
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Born | September 1672 |
Died | 11 August 1739 (aged 66) Grosvenor Square, London |
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Years of service | 1692 - 1739 |
Rank | Field Marshal |
Battles/wars | Williamite War in Ireland Nine Years' War War of the Spanish Succession |
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