Dictionary of Sydney

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De Vernicourt, Pierre Lalouette

French soldier, also known as the Chevalier or Baron de Clambe, who was an early free settler in Castle Hill.

Milestone
Born
Paris, France
04 Apr 1754
Arrived Sydney
14 Dec 1801
Died
Sydney
04 Jun 1804
Name
Alternate
Baron de Clambe
Alternate
Chevalier de Clambe
Occupation
Position
Relationship
Spouse
Légère Anne Apoline Grandemange d'Anderny
1787 - 1804

De Vernicourt, Pierre Lalouette

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Son of a French nobleman and anatomist, Pierre Lalouette de Vernicourt was a captain in the French Army in India at the time of the French Revolution, before seeking asylum in England. He came to Sydney and farmed 100 acres at Castle Hill, keeping largely to himself, until his death in 1804.