Louis Saint Ange Morel, chevalier de la Colombe
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Louis Saint Ange Morel, chevalier de la Colombe (1755–1799) was an aide de camp to Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, during the Revolutionary War.
, on 13 June 1777. When Congress accepted Lafayette's service but not his French companions, he named Colombe as his aide de camp.
He returned to France with Lafayette on board the ship Alliance.
He returned to American with Rochambeau's expedition in 1780.
, and preparations to invade the Austrian Netherlands were begun; Lafayette received command of one of the three armies, at Metz. On 10 August
, a mob attacked the Tuileries. The king and his family were brought under guard to the Legislative Assembly who suspended Louis XVI and convoked the National Convention
. New commissioners came to Sedan and informed Lafayette that he had been relieved of his command. On 19 August, the Assembly declared Lafayette a traitor.
Lafayette and a group of supporters decided to flee for the Dutch Republic. Lafayette hoped to escape to the United States or to rally Constitutional supporters, but did not make it; the Austrians under Field Marshal Moitelle, arrested him at Rochefort, Belgium
. Among those arrested with him were Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier de Laumoy
, Louis Saint Ange Morel, chevalier de la Colombe, Alexandre-Théodore-Victor, comte de Lameth
, Charles César de Fay de La Tour-Maubourg
, Marie Victor de Fay, marquis de Latour-Maubourg
, Juste-Charles de Fay de La Tour-Maubourg
, Jean-Xavier Bureau de Pusy
.
He was released while Lafayette, Charles de la Tour Maubourg, and Bureau de Pusy, were imprisoned. Several days later, the prisoners were handed over to Prussia
and imprisoned at the citadel of Wesel
, where La Fayette became ill. From 25 August to 3 September 1792, he was held at Nivelles
; then at Coblentz
from 16 to 29 September 1794; at Magdeburg
from 15 March 1793 to 22 Jan 1794; at Neisse from 16 February 1794 to 16 May 1794, and finally moved to Olmutz around 25 July 1794, where he was incarcerated in a dungeon.
.
In 1795, Georges Washington de La Fayette
visited in New York on his way to Harvard and Mount Vernon
.
He corresponded with George Washington
about Lafayette's release from prison.
Revolutionary War
He accompanied Lafayette to America, landing with him on North Island near Georgetown, South CarolinaGeorgetown, South Carolina
Georgetown is the third oldest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County, in the Low Country. Located on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Great Pee Dee River, Waccamaw River, and Sampit River, Georgetown is the second largest seaport in South Carolina,...
, on 13 June 1777. When Congress accepted Lafayette's service but not his French companions, he named Colombe as his aide de camp.
He returned to France with Lafayette on board the ship Alliance.
He returned to American with Rochambeau's expedition in 1780.
War on Austria
France declared war on Austria on 20 April 1792First Coalition
The War of the First Coalition was the first major effort of multiple European monarchies to contain Revolutionary France. France declared war on the Habsburg monarchy of Austria on 20 April 1792, and the Kingdom of Prussia joined the Austrian side a few weeks later.These powers initiated a series...
, and preparations to invade the Austrian Netherlands were begun; Lafayette received command of one of the three armies, at Metz. On 10 August
10th of August (French Revolution)
On 10 August 1792, during the French Revolution, revolutionary Fédéré militias — with the backing of a new municipal government of Paris that came to be known as the "insurrectionary" Paris Commune and ultimately supported by the National Guard — besieged the Tuileries palace. King Louis XVI and...
, a mob attacked the Tuileries. The king and his family were brought under guard to the Legislative Assembly who suspended Louis XVI and convoked the National Convention
National Convention
During the French Revolution, the National Convention or Convention, in France, comprised the constitutional and legislative assembly which sat from 20 September 1792 to 26 October 1795 . It held executive power in France during the first years of the French First Republic...
. New commissioners came to Sedan and informed Lafayette that he had been relieved of his command. On 19 August, the Assembly declared Lafayette a traitor.
Lafayette and a group of supporters decided to flee for the Dutch Republic. Lafayette hoped to escape to the United States or to rally Constitutional supporters, but did not make it; the Austrians under Field Marshal Moitelle, arrested him at Rochefort, Belgium
Rochefort, Belgium
Rochefort is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Namur close to the Ardennes. On January 1, 2006 Rochefort had a total population of 12,038. The total area is 165.27 km² which gives a population density of 73 inhabitants per km²...
. Among those arrested with him were Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier de Laumoy
Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier de Laumoy
Jean Baptiste Joseph, chevalier de Laumoy French engineer, fought in the American Revolutionary War, and was on the staff of Lafayette and was captured with him, by the Austrians....
, Louis Saint Ange Morel, chevalier de la Colombe, Alexandre-Théodore-Victor, comte de Lameth
Alexandre-Théodore-Victor, comte de Lameth
Alexandre-Théodore-Victor, comte de Lameth was a French soldier and politician.He was born in Paris. Having served in the American War of Independence under Rochambeau, he was sent in 1789 as deputy to the States-General by the nobles of the bailliage of Péronne...
, Charles César de Fay de La Tour-Maubourg
Charles César de Fay de La Tour-Maubourg
Marie-Charles-César de Faÿ, comte de la Tour-Maubourg , was a French soldier and politician during the French Revolution, and of the First French Empire...
, Marie Victor de Fay, marquis de Latour-Maubourg
Marie Victor de Fay, marquis de Latour-Maubourg
Marie Victor Nicolas de Fay, marquis de Latour-Maubourg was a French cavalry commander starting under the Ancien Régime of France, and rising to prominence during the First French Empire...
, Juste-Charles de Fay de La Tour-Maubourg
Juste-Charles de Fay de La Tour-Maubourg
Juste-Charles de Faÿ de la Tour-Maubourg married Anastasie de La Fayette , the daughter of marquis de Lafayette, and Adrienne de La Fayette....
, Jean-Xavier Bureau de Pusy
Jean-Xavier Bureau de Pusy
Jean-Xavier Bureau de Pusy was a French military engineer, and politician, during the French Revolution.-Military career:...
.
He was released while Lafayette, Charles de la Tour Maubourg, and Bureau de Pusy, were imprisoned. Several days later, the prisoners were handed over to Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
and imprisoned at the citadel of Wesel
Wesel
Wesel is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the Wesel district.-Division of the town:Suburbs of Wesel include Lackhausen, Obrighoven, Ginderich, Feldmark,Fusternberg, Büderich, Flüren and Blumenkamp.-History:...
, where La Fayette became ill. From 25 August to 3 September 1792, he was held at Nivelles
Nivelles
Nivelles is a Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. The Nivelles municipality includes the old communes of Baulers, Bornival, Thines, and Monstreux....
; then at Coblentz
Koblenz
Koblenz is a German city situated on both banks of the Rhine at its confluence with the Moselle, where the Deutsches Eck and its monument are situated.As Koblenz was one of the military posts established by Drusus about 8 BC, the...
from 16 to 29 September 1794; at Magdeburg
Magdeburg
Magdeburg , is the largest city and the capital city of the Bundesland of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe....
from 15 March 1793 to 22 Jan 1794; at Neisse from 16 February 1794 to 16 May 1794, and finally moved to Olmutz around 25 July 1794, where he was incarcerated in a dungeon.
Exile
La Colombe was released and went to New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
In 1795, Georges Washington de La Fayette
Georges Washington de La Fayette
Georges Washington de La Fayette was the son of Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, the French officer and hero of the American Revolution, and Adrienne de La Fayette. Lafayette named his son in the honour of George Washington, with whom he fought in the Revolutionary War.-Life:From 1783, La...
visited in New York on his way to Harvard and Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
The name Mount Vernon is a dedication to the English Vice-Admiral Edward Vernon. It was first applied to Mount Vernon, the Virginia estate of George Washington, the first President of the United States...
.
He corresponded with George Washington
George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
about Lafayette's release from prison.