Jean-François Roberval
Jean-François Roberval | |
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Sketch of de La Rocque de Roberval by Jean Clouet, Chateau de Chantilly, France | |
| Born | Jean-François de La Rocque de Roberval c. 1500 near Carcassonne, France |
| Died | 1560 Paris, France |
| Other names | Roberval, Sieur de Roberval |
| Occupation(s) | French nobleman and pirate |
| Known for | First lieutenant general of French Canada |
Jean-François de La Rocque de Roberval (c. 1500 – 1560) was a French nobleman and adventurer who, through his friendship with King Francis I, became the first Lieutenant General of New France. As a corsair he attacked towns and shipping throughout the Spanish Main, from Cuba to Colombia. He died in Paris as one of the first Huguenot martyrs.