Historical Events tagged with "fort rosalie"

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Military & Warfare

Natchez Indians Attack Fort Rosalie

November 29th, 1729 295 years ago

Natchez Indians launched a surprise attack on Fort Rosalie, resulting in the deaths of 138 Frenchmen, 35 French women, and 56 children. This aggression was motivated by several factors, including tensions over territorial control and trade relations between the French settlers and the Natchez tribe. The attack marked a significant escalation in the hostilities between Native American tribes and European settlers in the region.

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