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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. [1]
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. John was the son of Henry Laurens, an American statesman who aligned himself with the patriot cause at an early date.
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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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Feb 14, 2020 · John Laurens. March 4, 2020. John Laurens was a soldier and a diplomat in the Revolutionary War. He was also an abolitionist who spent a lot of time and effort trying to get Congress and South Carolina legislature to approve a regiment of black soldiers. He died in a small skirmish at the end of the war.
Title Lieutenant Colonel and South Carolina Statesman. War & Affiliation Revolutionary War / American. Date of Birth - Death October 28, 1754 – August 27, 1782. John Laurens was studying law in London, England when the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, and the ...
Sep 29, 2019 · John Laurens (October 28, 1754–August 27, 1782) was a well-known South Carolina soldier and statesman. Active during the period of the American Revolution, Laurens was a vocal critic of the institution of enslavement who presented the Continental Congress with a plan to recruit enslaved people to fight against the British.
October 28, 1754, Charleston, South Carolina. Died: August 27, 1782. Military Service: Continental Army, 1777-1782. Rank: Lieutenant Colonel; aide-de-camp to Washington. John (Jack) Laurens served as an aide-de-camp to George Washington during the American Revolution, becoming a devoted member of Washington's "military family."
