9th July 1744

Jersey invader Philippe de Rullecourt is born

Philippe de Rullecourt led and was killed in the French invasion of Jersey that later became known as the Battle of Jersey. He had been born in Artois, close to Calais and died in the building that later became St Helier’s The Pierson pub.

 

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