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Comte de Rochambeau

Royal Army officer

Born: Died: American

Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau (1 July 1725 – 10 May 1807) was a French Royal Army officer who played a critical role in the American victory at the siege of Yorktown in 1781 during the American Revolutionary War. He was commander-in-chief of the Expédition Particulière, the French expeditionary force sent to North America during the conflict. He worked closely and well with George Washington, commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.

Notable For

French Royal Army officer

Comte de Rochambeau's Historical Timeline

  1. British forces under General Charles Cornwallis sign terms of surrender to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau at

    British forces under General Charles Cornwallis sign terms of surrender to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau at Yorktown at 2 p.m., effectively ending the American Revolutionary War

  2. Comte de Rochambeau dies

    Comte de Rochambeau, American royal army officer, known for french royal army officer, died on 1807-05-10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Comte de Rochambeau born?
Comte de Rochambeau was born on 1725-05-10 (American).
What is Comte de Rochambeau known for?
French Royal Army officer
What historical events involved Comte de Rochambeau?
Comte de Rochambeau was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including British forces under General Charles Cornwallis sign terms of surrender to George Washington and Comte de Rochambeau at , Comte de Rochambeau dies.
When did Comte de Rochambeau die?
Comte de Rochambeau died on 1807-01-01.

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