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Emmanuel Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, Duke of Aiguillon
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Emmanuel Armand de Vignerot du Plessis de Richelieu, Duke of Aiguillon was a French Royal Army officer and politician. A nephew of Armand de Vignerot du Plessis, until his father's death in 1750 he wa
Portrait of Aiguillon
Portrait of Aiguillon
Planned French invasion of Britain (1759)
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In 1759, France planned to invade Great Britain during the Seven Years' War. 100,000 French soldiers were to land in Britain to end British involvement in the war. Due to various factors, including na
The Battle of Quiberon Bay, which ended the planned invasion
The Battle of Quiberon Bay, which ended the planned invasion
The Duke of Choiseul was the principal author of the invasion plan, with which he hoped to end the war against Britain with a single masterstroke.
The Duke of Choiseul was the principal author of the invasion plan, with which he hoped to end the war against Britain with a single masterstroke.
Prince Charles Edward Stuart, after a portrait by Giles Hussey
Prince Charles Edward Stuart, after a portrait by Giles Hussey
William Pitt was the British war leader, and mobilised Britain's defences against the invasion threat.
William Pitt was the British war leader, and mobilised Britain's defences against the invasion threat.