Jean Baptiste Plauché
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Jean Baptiste Plauché was a Louisiana
soldier
and politician
. He was Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
, from 1850 - 1853. In the Battle of New Orleans
, Major Plauché headed the New Orleans uniformed militia companies.
He was married to Mathilde St. Amand (22 October 1791 – 26 October 1840), by whom he had seven children.
Camp Plauché, a troop staging area outside New Orleans, Louisiana
during World War II
, was named in his honor.
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
soldier
Soldier
A soldier is a member of the land component of national armed forces; whereas a soldier hired for service in a foreign army would be termed a mercenary...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He was Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana
The Office of Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana is the second highest state office in Louisiana. The current Lieutenant Governor is Jay Dardenne, a Republican...
, from 1850 - 1853. In the Battle of New Orleans
Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans took place on January 8, 1815 and was the final major battle of the War of 1812. American forces, commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson, defeated an invading British Army intent on seizing New Orleans and the vast territory the United States had acquired with the...
, Major Plauché headed the New Orleans uniformed militia companies.
He was married to Mathilde St. Amand (22 October 1791 – 26 October 1840), by whom he had seven children.
Camp Plauché, a troop staging area outside New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, was named in his honor.