About Valentin Jautard
Lived 1736 – 1787 (aged 50). Valentin Jautard was a Canadian journalist, lawyer and literary critic.
Valentin Jautard ( – 8 June 1787) was a French-born Canadian lawyer and journalist.
Born in Bordeaux, He is best known for his welcome of invading American troops in 1775 during the American Revolution, saying "our chains are broken, blissful liberty restores us to ourselves."
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Who was Valentin Jautard?
lawyer and journalist (1736-1787)
When was Valentin Jautard born?
Valentin Jautard was born on 16 August 1736 in Bordeaux.
When did Valentin Jautard die?
Valentin Jautard died on 8 June 1787 in Montreal.
What was Valentin Jautard's occupation?
Valentin Jautard was a journalist, lawyer and literary critic.
What nationality was Valentin Jautard?
Valentin Jautard was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Valentin Jautard. https://biography.guide/valentin-jautard/
MLA: "Valentin Jautard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/valentin-jautard/.
Chicago: "Valentin Jautard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/valentin-jautard/.
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