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title: Jean-Baptiste de La Rochefoucauld, Duc d'Anville
author: F. de Troy
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/21306/jean-baptiste-de-la-rochefoucauld-duc-danville/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-11-18
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# Jean-Baptiste de La Rochefoucauld, Duc d'Anville
_Authored by F. de Troy_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/21306.png)
## Image Caption
Portrait of Jean-Baptiste de La Rochefoucauld, Duc d'Anville, painting by F. de [Troy](https://www.worldhistory.org/troy/).
The Duc d'Anville led an ill-fated military expedition to Nova Scotia during [King George's War](https://www.worldhistory.org/King_George's_War/) (1744-1748) to engage against the English and retake the fortress of Louisbourg.
Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa.
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## Cite This Work
### APA
Troy, F. d. (2025, November 18). Jean-Baptiste de La Rochefoucauld, Duc d'Anville. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Troy, F. de. "Jean-Baptiste de La Rochefoucauld, Duc d'Anville." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 18, 2025. .
### MLA
Troy, F. de. "Jean-Baptiste de La Rochefoucauld, Duc d'Anville." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Nov 2025, .
## License & Copyright
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