François Caban was born in 1760, in France. He died in his hometown.
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After the battle of Saratoga France realized that America might be worth backing. They formed an alliance with the colonies and sent naval fleets to help with the war.
While Benjamin Franklin was the ambassador to France he negotiated with the French during the war to keep them on the American side. At the same time the Treaty of Paris was established.
Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen.
Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Angel, Rafael, Carlos, Juan, Luz, Miguel, Julio, Juana, Manuel, Marisol.
Catalan and French: topographic name from the masculine form of cabana ‘cabin, hut’ (see Cabana ). This surname is most common in Puerto Rico.
Polish and Slovak: nickname from caban ‘young, unmarried man’. This surname is also found in Czechia.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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