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Antoine James de Marigny
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Antoine Jacques Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville in the French officer’s uniform 1832 or -33, by Jean Joseph Vaudechamp.
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| Nickname(s) | Mandeville |
| Born | November 21, 1811 New Orleans, Territory of Orleans |
| Died | June 3, 1890 (age 78) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Allegiance |  France Louisiana United States |
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 French Army Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit |  10th Louisiana Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Peninsula Campaign, Battle of Fredericksburg |
Antoine Jacques Philippe de Marigny de Mandeville (1811–1890) was an important person from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was also known as Antoine James de Marigny or Mandeville de Marigny. He was the son of Bernard de Marigny and Anna Mathilde Morales. His father-in-law was William C. C. Claiborne, who was the first Governor of Louisiana after it became a state.
Antoine de Marigny was a planter (someone who owned a large farm), a merchant (a person who trades goods), and a military officer. He also worked as a U.S. Marshal for eastern Louisiana.
Early Life and Family
As a young man, Antoine de Marigny studied at two famous military schools in France. He went to the Academy of St. Cyr and the Royal Cavalry School at Saumur. In the 1830s, he served for a few years as a lieutenant in the French Army's cavalry. Cavalry are soldiers who fight on horseback.
Later, in New Orleans, he married Sophronie Louise Claiborne. She was the daughter of Governor William C. C. Claiborne. Antoine and Sophronie had a son named James Mandeville Marigny.
Military Service in America
During the American Civil War, Antoine de Marigny was a colonel. He led the 10th Louisiana Infantry, which was also called the 'French Brigade'. His unit fought in Virginia during the war.
Life in Louisiana
Antoine de Marigny lived most of his life in St. Tammany Parish. This area is on the north side of Lake Pontchartrain. In 1870, records show he was living in a community called Lewisburg.
