Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny
Jean Du Castre d'Auvigny was a French soldier and writer born in French Hainaut in 1712.
He served with distinction in the chevau-légers and died at the battle of Dettingen on 27 June 1743.
He authored the following books: Mémoires de Madame de Barneveldt Amusements historiquesHistoire de Paris Vies des hommes illustres de la France'', 1739–1757, 27 volumes in-12.
He worked in collaboration with abbé Desfontaines and was the actor Préville's step brother.