How to Pronounce Jean Vauquelin
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Jan 01, 0001 Dieppe, Normandy, France Died on 10 Nov 1772 (aged 1771)
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About Jean Vauquelin
- Jean Vauquelin (February 1728 – 10 November 1772) was a French naval officer. Vauquelin came to Canada as part of the naval force involved in the Seven Years' War.
- He arrived in 1758 in command of the frigate Atalante.
- Ensuing action involved Louisbourg and the naval battles with the British on the St.
- Lawrence.
- In 1760, he and his badly damaged ship were captured, the ship burned, and Vauquelin held by the British.
- His bravery had impressed his foes, who soon released him for return to France.
