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.
Comte de Rochambeau
Royal Army officer
Notable For
French Royal Army officer
Comte de Rochambeau's Historical Timeline
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
Comte de Rochambeau dies
Comte de Rochambeau, American royal army officer, known for french royal army officer, died on 1807-05-10.
Associated Historical Events
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
death
Comte de Rochambeau dies
Comte de Rochambeau, American royal army officer, known for french royal army officer, died on 1807-05-10.
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.