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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_LaurensJohn Laurens - Wikipedia

    John Laurens (October 28, 1754 – August 27, 1782) was an American soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, best known for his criticism of slavery and his efforts to help recruit slaves to fight for their freedom as U.S. soldiers.

  2. Jul 25, 2022 · John Laurens, recalled in recent times as a key character in "Hamilton," rushed to join the Revolution but met an early demise. He's a key character in "Hamilton," but here's how this hot-headed Revolutionary War soldier really helped win America's independence.

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  4. Sep 29, 2019 · During the American Revolution, John Laurens was a diplomat, soldier, and activist who died on the battlefield at just 27 years old.

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  5. Jun 17, 2022 · Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and an aide-de-camp to George Washington. Although he was the son of a slave owner, he advocated for allowing enslaved African-Americans to fight in the Continental Army to earn their freedom. John Laurens was an officer in the ...

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  6. May 9, 2024 · John Laurens (born October 28, 1754, Charleston, South Carolina [U.S.]—died August 27, 1782, Combahee River, south of Charleston) was an American Revolutionary War officer who served as aide-de-camp to Gen. George Washington.

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  8. Mar 6, 2024 · Pocket portrait of John Laurens (1756-1782), a colonel in the Continental Army and aide-de-camp to George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Watercolor...

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