Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau
Military Commander
1725 – 1807
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Who was Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau?
Marshal Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau was a French nobleman and general who played a major role in helping America win independence during the American Revolution. During this time, he served as commander-in-chief of the French Expeditionary Force which embarked from France in order to help the American Continental Army fight against British forces.
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- Born
- Jul 1, 1725
Vendôme - Nationality
- France
- Lived in
- Centre Region, France
- Died
- May 10, 1807
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on July 23, 2013
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