Jean-Jacques de Beausobre

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Portrait of Beausobre in Morges Castle

Jean-Jacques de Beausobre (Niort, 15 March 1704 - Bisseuil, 8 October 1783) was a Swiss military officer in French service.

Life

Guelders until 1761.[1] He reached the rank of lieutenant-general in 1759.[1]

Beausobre engraved by Juste Chevillet

In 1743, Beausobre founded his own

marquis by King Louis XV in 1740.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Vincent Perret: Jean-Jacques de Beausobre in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.