François-Marie Le Marchand de Lignery
François-Marie Le Marchand de Lignery | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 August 1703 |
| Died | 28 July 1759 (aged 55) near Fort Niagara, New France |
| Spouse |
Marie-Thérèse Migeon de La Gauchetièr
(m. 1738) |
| Children | 7 |
| Father | Constant le Marchand de Lignery |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
| Branch | French Army |
| Service years | 1728–1759 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | French colonial troupes de la marine |
| Commands | Ohio Country defense |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Order of Saint Louis |
François-Marie Le Marchand de Lignery (24 August 1703 – 29 July 1759) was a colonial military leader in the French province of Canada. Active in the defense of New France during the Seven Years' War (also known as the French and Indian War), he died of wounds sustained in the 1759 Battle of La Belle-Famille.