Jean-Marthe-Adrien l'Hermite
French sea captain and rear admiral / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jean-Marthe-Adrien L'Hermite[note 1] (Coutances, Manche, 29 September 1766[1] — Plessis-Picquet, 28 August 1826[2]) was a French sea captain and rear admiral, notable for his involvement in the Glorious First of June and his expedition into the Atlantic in 1805.
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Jean-Marthe-Adrien L'Hermite | |
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Born | 29 September 1766 Coutances, Manche |
Died | 28 August 1826(1826-08-28) (aged 59) Plessis-Picquet |
Allegiance | French First Republic First French Empire Louis XVIII |
Service/ | French Navy |
Years of service | 1780–1816 |
Rank | Contre-amiral |
Commands held | Seine Preneuse |
Battles/wars | American War of Independence L'Hermite's expedition |
Awards | Baron of the Empire Legion of Honour |
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