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2 unusual facts about Stringer Lawrence


Stringer Lawrence

He successfully foiled an attempted French surprise at Cuddalore, but subsequently was captured by a French cavalry patrol at Ariancopang (Ariankuppam) while leading forces advancing on Pondicherry (which was then besieged by Admiral Edward Boscawen), and kept prisoner till the peace of Aix-la-Chapelle.

In 1752 with an inferior force he defeated the French at Bahur (Behoor) and in 1753 again relieved Trichinopoly.



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