Jean Vauquelin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jean Vauquelin

French naval officer

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-0001

Place of Birth: Dieppe, Normandy, France

Date of Death: 10-Nov-1772

Profession: naval officer

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

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.