Jean Vauquelin

Jean Vauquelin
Statue of Jean Vauquelin in Vauquelin Square, Montreal
Born	(1728-02-01)1 February 1728 Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France
Died	10 November 1772(1772-11-10) (aged 44) Rochefort, Charente-Maritime, France
Occupation	Naval Officer

Jean Vauquelin (February 1728 – 10 November 1772) was a French naval officer.

Vauquelin came to Canada as part of the naval force involved in the Seven Years' War. He arrived in 1758 in command of the frigate Atalante. Ensuring action involved Louisbourg and the naval battles with the British on St. Lawrence. In 1760, he and his badly damaged ship were captured, the ship burned, and Vauquelin was held by the British. His bravery had impressed his foes, who soon released him for return to France.