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Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny

1712 – 1743

French soilder and writer

Historian Military personnel Soldier
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About Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny

Lived 1712 – 1743 (aged 30–31). Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny was a French historian, military personnel, soldier and writer.

Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny was a French soldier and writer born in French Hainaut in 1712.

He served with distinction in the chevau-légers and died at the battle of Dettingen on 27 June 1743.

He authored the following books: Mémoires de Madame de Barneveldt (1732, 2vol. in 12) Amusements historiques Histoire de Paris (jusqu'en 1730) Vies des hommes illustres de la France (continued by abbott Gabriel-Louis Pérau and Turpin), 1739–1757, 27 volumes in-12.

He worked in collaboration with abbé Desfontaines and was the actor Préville's step brother.

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Important facts

Born
1712, County of Hainaut
Birth century
18th century
Died
27 June 1743
Occupation
Historian, military personnel, soldier, writer
Nationality
France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny?

French soilder and writer

When was Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny born?

Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny was born in 1712 in County of Hainaut.

When did Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny die?

Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny died on 27 June 1743.

What was Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny's occupation?

Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny was a historian, military personnel, soldier and writer.

What nationality was Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny?

Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny

· Wikidata: Q3171822

· DBpedia: Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny

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