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Charles-René-Léonidas d'Irumberry de Salaberry
Charles-René-Léonidas d'Irumberry
de
Salaberry
was a
French-Canadian
militia
officer
,
founding
commanding officer
of
Les Voltigeurs de Québec
, and
civil servant
noted for his role in
negotiating
on the
behalf
of the
Government of Canada
during the
Red River Rebellion
of 1869–1870. His
father
,
Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry
was a
hero
of the
Battle of Chateauguay
during
the War of 1812
.
He was the
brother
of
Melchior-Alphonse d'Irumberry de Salaberry
.
