Historical Figures

Charles Bonchamp, marquis of (1760 - 1793)

He served in India and North America during the War of Independence. After retiring to his lands in Anjou, he took part in the Vendée insurrection. He played an essential role in the first months of the conflict. A fine strategist, he put his talents as an organizer to use in Torfou against Kléber. He becomes leader of the Vendeans. But he is mortally wounded in Cholet. Before his death, he obtained the release of 4,000 Republican prisoners whom the Vendeans wanted to execute.