About Olivier Morel de La Durantaye
Lived 1640 – 1716 (aged 76). Olivier Morel de La Durantaye was a French military officer.
Oliver Morel de La Durantaye (17 February 1640 – 28 September 1716) was an Officer of New France. He was born in Notre Dame du Gaure, Nantes, Province of Brittany, France. He served as commandant of Fort Michilimackinac, in what is now Michigan, from 1683 to 1690. He was also among the crew of Jean Léger de LaGrange that took part in the 1704 Battle of Bonavista.
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Who was Olivier Morel de La Durantaye?
Officer of New France
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Olivier Morel de La Durantaye was born on 17 February 1640.
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Olivier Morel de La Durantaye died on 28 September 1716 in Saint-Vallier.
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Olivier Morel de La Durantaye was a military officer.
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Olivier Morel de La Durantaye was French.
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