Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny
Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny was a French military and writer born in Hainaut in 1712.
He served with distinction in the chevau-légers and died at the battle of Dettingen on 27 June 1743.
He authored the following books:
He worked in collaboration with abbé Desfontaines and was the actor Préville's step brother.
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