Abraham Duquesne
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Abraham Duquesne, marquis du Bouchet (French pronunciation: [abʁa.am dykɛn]; c. 1610 – 2 February 1688) was a French naval officer, who also saw service as an admiral in the Swedish navy. He was born in Dieppe, a seaport, in 1610, and was a Huguenot. He was the son of a naval officer and therefore became a sailor himself, spending his early years in merchant service.
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Born | 1610 Dieppe, Normandy, France |
Died | 2 February 1688 Paris, France |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France Sweden (1643 – 1645) |
Service/ | French Navy Swedish Navy |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
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