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Joseph Boucher de Niverville
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| Other name(s) | Joseph-Claude Boucher de Niverville |
| Born | September 22, 1715 Chambly, Quebec |
| Died | August 30, 1804 (aged 88) Trois-Rivières, Quebec |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France (1734–1763) Great Britain (1763–1798) |
| Years of service | 1734–1798 |
| Rank | Ensign |
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| Awards | Order of Saint Louis (1763) |
| Spouse(s) | Marie-Josephte Châtelin (m. 1757) |
| Children | 11 |
Joseph Boucher de Niverville was an important military officer. He lived a very long life, from 1715 to 1804. He served in the army for many years, first for France and then for Great Britain. His career was one of the longest for a Canadian officer in the 1700s. He was even given a special award called the Order of Saint Louis.
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A Long Military Career
Joseph Boucher de Niverville was born in Chambly, Quebec in 1715. He began his military service in 1734, when he was about 19 years old. He served for a remarkable 64 years, until 1798.
Fighting for France
Joseph Boucher de Niverville first served the Kingdom of France. He fought in several important wars during this time.
King George's War
One of his early conflicts was King George's War, from 1744 to 1748. During this war, he took part in the Siege of Fort at Number 4 in 1747. This was a battle over a fort in what is now New Hampshire.
French and Indian War
Later, he fought in the French and Indian War (1754–1763). This was a big conflict between France and Great Britain. He was involved in the Battle of Carillon in 1758. He also fought in the Battle of Sainte-Foy in 1760. This battle was near Quebec City.
Serving Great Britain
After 1763, the Province of Quebec came under British rule. Joseph Boucher de Niverville continued his military service for Great Britain.
Invasion of Quebec
He played a role in the Invasion of Quebec during the American Revolutionary War. This happened from 1775 to 1776. He fought in the Battle of Trois-Rivières in 1776. This battle helped defend Quebec from American forces.
Later Life and Legacy
Joseph Boucher de Niverville was recognized for his long service. In 1763, he received the Order of Saint Louis. This was a special award for French military officers. He passed away in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, in 1804. His long career showed his dedication to military service in Canada.
