Jean-François Roberval
Deceased Person
1500 – 1560
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Who was Jean-François Roberval?
Jean-François de La Rocque de Roberval was a French nobleman and adventurer who, through his friendship with King Francis, became the first Lieutenant General of New France. As a corsair he attacked towns and shipping throughout the Spanish Main, from Cuba to Colombia. He died in Paris as one of the first Huguenot martyrs.
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- Born
- 1500
Carcassonne - Also known as
- Jean-Francois de la Roque de Roberval
- Nationality
- France
- Died
- 1560
Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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