Jean Daniel Abraham Davel | |
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 The statue of Major Davel in front of the Château Saint-Maire in Lausanne | |
| Born | 20 October 1670 |
| Died | 24 April 1723 (aged 52) Lausanne, Swiss Confederacy |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Alma mater | University of Lausanne |
| Occupation(s) | Notary, soldier |
| Known for | First martyr of the independence of Vaud |
Jean Daniel Abraham Davel (20 October 1670 - 24 April 1723), known as Major Davel, was a Swiss soldier and patriot of Vaud. He was sentenced to death and beheaded for calling for Vaud's independence from the Bern authorities.