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
Thoré-la-Rochette

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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