François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros
French naval commander / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros (13 January 1748, Brest – 12 November 1832, Paris) was a French naval commander of the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. He is notable as being chosen by Napoleon to succeed Villeneuve as commander of the combined Franco-Spanish fleet at Cádiz, arriving to take up his appointment just after its defeat at Trafalgar. His name is inscribed on the east side of the Arc de Triomphe.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros | |
---|---|
Born | 13 January 1748 Brest, Kingdom of France |
Died | 12 November 1832(1832-11-12) (aged 84) Paris, France |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France Kingdom of the French First French Republic First French Empire Kingdom of France |
Service/ | French Navy |
Years of service | 1762–1827 |
Rank | Vice admiral |
Commands held | Cadiz |
Awards | Order of St Louis, Legion of Honour, name inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe |
Close