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François-Athanase Charette de La Contrie: Quick Facts

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Born April 21, 1763 • France
Died March 29, 1796 (aged 32) • Nantes • France
Role In Wars of the Vendée

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Charette de La Contrie, engraving by Bautran after a painting by Paulin-Guérin
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