Jean Erdman, Baron Dieskau

Jean Erdman, Baron Dieskau
Benjamin West's depiction of William Johnson sparing Dieskau's life after the Battle of Lake George
Born1701
Dresden, Saxony
Died8 September 1767 (aged 65–66)
Paris or Suresnes
Allegiance France
Branch France Army
Service years1733–1755
RankMajor general
ConflictsWar of the Austrian Succession
Seven Years' War
AwardsOrder of Saint Louis

Major-General Jean Erdman, Baron Dieskau (1701 – 8 September 1767) was a French Royal Army officer who served in the War of the Austrian Succession and French and Indian War.

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