Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre

Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre
Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre
Born	October 24, 1701; Montreal
Died	September 8, 1755 (aged 53); Lake George (New York)
Allegiance	France
Service/branch	French Troupes de la marine
Active	1724-1755 †
Rank	Commandeur/Commandant
Commands held	Fort Beauharnois; Fort La Jonquière; Ohio Country;
Battles/wars	Chickasaw Wars; King George's War Raid on Saratoga; ; French and Indian War Battle of Fort Necessity; Battle of Lake George †; ;
Awards	Order of Saint Louis

Jacques Legardeur de Saint-Pierre (October 24, 1701 - September 8, 1755) was a Canadian colonial military commander and explorer who held posts throughout North America in the 18th century, just before and during the French and Indian War.

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