Philippe Clément du Vuault de la Valrennes

Philippe Clément du Vault de la Valrennes, (born 1647 - died 12 October 1707) was captain of the Régiment de Normandie and captain of the colonial troops in New France from 1685 to 1693.[1]

History

Philippe was the hero in the Battle of La Prairie, when he defeated Major Pieter Schuyler and his milicia and natives in 1691 from invading Canada.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Histoire Générale du Canada, Édition du Boréal, 1988, p.179
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