John Laurens
American soldier and abolitionist (1754–1782)
Died aged 27ScorpioUnited States
Biography
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 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. Laurens was killed in the Battle of the Combahee River in August 1782.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Martha Manning Laurens
- Siblings
- Henry Laurens, Jr.
Quick answers about John Laurens
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- John Laurens died on August 27, 1782 at the age of 27.
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- John Laurens was born on October 28, 1754.
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- John Laurens was born in Charleston.
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- John Laurens's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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- John Laurens is a citizen of United States.
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- According to Wikidata, John Laurens's spouse is or was Martha Manning Laurens.
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