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Bravery in simple soldiers is a dangerous trade, to which they have bound themselves to get their livelihood.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Age: 66 †
Born: 1613
Born: September 15
Died: 1680
Died: March 17
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François VI
Duc de La Rochefoucauld
Prince de Marcillac
François
Duc de La Rochefoucauld
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