Victoire de Donnissan de La Rochejaquelein

French memoirist of the Vendée War

Victoire de Donnissan de La Rochejaquelein - French memoirist of the Vendée War
Born

October 25th, 1772
252 years ago

Died

1857
168 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Writers & Innovators

Country

France

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Born in 1772, a prominent figure during the French Revolutionary Wars. Wrote memoirs detailing experiences and perspectives of the Royalist uprising in the Vendée region against Republican forces. Her writings reflected the hardships and events faced during this tumultuous period. Memoirs provided a unique female perspective on the chaos of war and the struggles of loyalty amidst conflict, capturing the complexity of her role and that of others.

Authored influential memoirs about the Vendée War

Chronicled personal experiences and conflicts during the French Revolution

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