John Laurens, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Laurens

American soldier of the Revolutionary War

Date of Birth: 28-Oct-1754

Place of Birth: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 27-Aug-1782

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About John Laurens

  • 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.In 1779, Laurens gained approval from the Continental Congress for his plan to recruit a brigade of 3,000 slaves by promising them freedom in return for fighting.
  • The plan was defeated by political opposition in South Carolina, and Laurens was killed in the Battle of the Combahee River in August 1782.

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