Jean Erdman, Baron Dieskau
Jean Erdman, Baron Dieskau or Jean-Armand Dieskau, Baron de Dieskau or Ludwig August von Dieskau (1701 – 8 September 1767) was a German-born soldier remembered mostly as a French general and commander in America for a part of the French and Indian War.
Jean Erdman Baron Dieskau | |
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| Born | 1701 Dresden, Saxony |
| Died | 8 September 1767 (aged 65–66) Paris or Suresnes |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
| Service/ | French Army |
| Years of service | 1733–1755 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | War of the Austrian Succession Seven Years' War |
| Awards | Order of Saint Louis |
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