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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.
- Frances Eleanor Laurens (b. 1777)
- Lieutenant colonel
- 1777–1782
- Continental Army
9 de mai. de 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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John Laurens (28 de outubro de 1754 – 27 de agosto de 1782) foi um conhecido soldado e estadista da Carolina do Sul . Ativo durante o período da Revolução Americana, Laurens foi um crítico vocal da instituição da escravização que apresentou ao Congresso Continental um plano para recrutar pessoas escravizadas para lutar contra os britânicos.
John Laurens is played by the same actor who plays Philip Hamilton in every production of Hamilton. Laurens' characterization in Hamilton, coupled with some historical basis for speculation surrounding the real figures' relationship, has led some fans to believe he was gay.
John Laurens was a South Carolina statesman and aide-de-camp to George Washington. He fought in several battles, proposed an African-American regiment, and died in 1782.
A reluctant student of the law, John Laurens was more interested in the growing political tensions between the American colonies and England. Laurens left England by 1777 and headed for America via France.
25 de jul. de 2022 · John Laurens was a wealthy South Carolinian who joined the Continental Army in 1776 and became Washington's aide-de-camp. He fought bravely in several battles, including Brandywine and Germantown, and was killed in action in 1782.
