Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins
French military engineer, (1729–1792)
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Summary
Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins was born on January 7, 1729[1], in Verdun[2]. He died on December 11, 1792[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a military engineer[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[7]
- Educated at: École royale du génie de Mézières[8]
- Award received: Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[9], Society of the Cincinnati[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Military, police or special rank: maréchal de camp[12]
- Archives at: Defence Historical Service[13]
- Participated in conflict: War of the Austrian Succession[14], Seven Years' War[15], American Revolutionary War[16]
- Family name: Desandrouins[17]
- Given name: Jean[18], Nicolas[19]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Canadian Biography[20], Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[22]
FAQs
Where was Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins born?
Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins's place of birth was Verdun[2].
Where did Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins die?
Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins died in Paris[4].
What did Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins do for work?
Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins worked as a military engineer[5].
Where did Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins go to school?
Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins was educated at École royale du génie de Mézières[8].
What awards did Jean-Nicolas Desandrouins receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis[9] and Society of the Cincinnati[10].