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John Laurens
John Laurens was an American soldier and politician from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, known for his criticisms of slavery and his efforts to help recruit slaves to fight for freedom like those American soldier. In 1779, Laurens was approved by the Continental Congress to plan to recruit a brigade of 3,000 slaves by promising them freedom in exchange for combat. This plan was rejected by political opposition in South Carolina. Laurens was killed at the Battle of the Combahee River in August 1782 .
BornOctober 28, 1754, Charleston, South Carolina, British America, (now Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.)
DiedAugust 27, 1782, Combahee River, near Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
Buried atLaurens Family Cemetery, Mepkin Abbey, Moncks Corner, South Carolina, U.S.
Service/branchContinental Army
Years of service1777–1782
RankLieutenant colonel
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War, Battle of Brandywine (WIA), Battle of Germantown (WIA), Battle of Monmouth (WIA), Battle of Coosawhatchie (WIA), Siege of Savannah, Siege of Yorktown, Battle of the Combahee River †
RelationsHenry Laurens (father), Martha Laurens Ramsay (sister)

About John Laurens

War Hero John Laurens was born on October 28, 1754 in South Carolina, United States (He dies at the age of 27, on August 27, 1782).

During the American Revolutionary War, he was a soldier and statesman who became well-known for his anti-slavery views. Stage Actor Anthony Ramos played him in the critically acclaimed musical Broadway Hamilton.

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John Laurens before becoming famous

John Laurens was born in the Zodiac sign Scorpio (The Scorpion), and 1754 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

Before his mother died, he was tutored at home. After that, his father took him to England to complete his schooling.

Achievement of John Laurens

During the Battle of the Combahee River, his life was cut short.

John Laurens's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1776, he married Martha Manning. Frances, Martha, Henry, James, and Mary were his siblings, and he was born to Henry Laurens and Eleanor Ball.

John Laurens Collabed with

Politician Alexander Hamilton, with whom he had a close friendship, was one of his closest friends.

John Laurens Income & Net worth

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Latest information about John Laurens updated on March 19 2023.