SettingsFrench naval commanders of the Napoleonic Wars
Albin Roussin
Albin Reine Roussin (21 April 1781–21 February 1854) was a French admiral and statesman.
Albin Reine Roussin (21 April 1781–21 February 1854) was a French admiral and statesman.
Anne Chrétien Louis de Hell
Anne Chrétien Louis de Hell,, was a French admiral and the governor from May 1838 to October 1841 of the Isle de Bourbon in the Indian Ocean - now known as the French overseas department of ...
Anne Chrétien Louis de Hell,, was a French admiral and the governor from May 1838 to October 1841 of the Isle de Bourbon in the Indian Ocean - now known as the French overseas department of ...
Antoine-Jean-Marie Thévenard
Antoine Jean Marie Thévenard (7 December 1733, Saint-Malo - 9 February 1815, Paris) was a French politician and vice admiral.
Antoine Jean Marie Thévenard (7 December 1733, Saint-Malo - 9 February 1815, Paris) was a French politician and vice admiral.
Bernard Dubourdieu
Bernard Dubourdieu (28 April 1773 – 13 March 1811) was a French rear-admiral who led the allied French-Venetian forces at the Battle of Lissa in 1811, during which he was killed.
Bernard Dubourdieu (28 April 1773 – 13 March 1811) was a French rear-admiral who led the allied French-Venetian forces at the Battle of Lissa in 1811, during which he was killed.
Carel Hendrik Ver Huell
Carel Hendrik count Ver Huell (also Verhuell) (Doetinchem, 4 February 1764 – Paris, 25 October 1845) was a Dutch, and later French, admiral and statesman.
Carel Hendrik count Ver Huell (also Verhuell) (Doetinchem, 4 February 1764 – Paris, 25 October 1845) was a Dutch, and later French, admiral and statesman.
Charles de Bernard de Marigny
Charles-René-Louis, vicomte de Bernard de Marigny (1 February 1740, Sées - 25 July 1816, Brest) was a French vice admiral, grand-cross of the ordre de Saint-Louis and commander of the Brest fleet.
Charles-René-Louis, vicomte de Bernard de Marigny (1 February 1740, Sées - 25 July 1816, Brest) was a French vice admiral, grand-cross of the ordre de Saint-Louis and commander of the Brest fleet.
Charles René Magon de Médine
Charles René Magon de Médine was a French contre-amiral killed at the battle of Trafalgar whilst commanding the ship-of-the-line Algésiras - his conduct in the battle is seen by French histo...
Charles René Magon de Médine was a French contre-amiral killed at the battle of Trafalgar whilst commanding the ship-of-the-line Algésiras - his conduct in the battle is seen by French histo...
Charles-Alexandre Léon Durand Linois
Charles-Alexandre Léon Durand, Comte de Linois was a French admiral during the time of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Charles-Alexandre Léon Durand, Comte de Linois was a French admiral during the time of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Corentin Urbain Leissègues
Corentin Urbain de Leissegues (Hanvec, 29 August 1758 - Paris, 26 March 1832) was a French admiral of the Napoleonic wars, notably protagonist of the Battle of San Domingo.
Corentin Urbain de Leissegues (Hanvec, 29 August 1758 - Paris, 26 March 1832) was a French admiral of the Napoleonic wars, notably protagonist of the Battle of San Domingo.
Daniel Savary
André Daniel Savary was a French naval officer and admiral.
André Daniel Savary was a French naval officer and admiral.
Denis Decrès
Denis Decrès, (18 June 1761 - 7 December 1820), was an officer of the French Navy and count, later duke of the First Empire.
Denis Decrès, (18 June 1761 - 7 December 1820), was an officer of the French Navy and count, later duke of the First Empire.
Edouard Jacques Burgues de Missiessy
Édouard-Thomas de Burgues, comte de Missiessy was a French sailor.
Édouard-Thomas de Burgues, comte de Missiessy was a French sailor.
Emmanuel Halgan
Emmanuel Halgan (Donges, 31 December 1771 - Paris, 20 April 1852) was a French Navy officer and admiral.
Emmanuel Halgan (Donges, 31 December 1771 - Paris, 20 April 1852) was a French Navy officer and admiral.
François Joseph Bouvet
François Joseph Bouvet (23 April 1753 – 21 July 1832) was a French admiral.
François Joseph Bouvet (23 April 1753 – 21 July 1832) was a French admiral.
François Pitot
François Pitot was French naval officer.
François Pitot was French naval officer.
François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros
François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros (3 June 1748, Rochefort - 19 August 1832, Toulon) was a French naval commander of the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros (3 June 1748, Rochefort - 19 August 1832, Toulon) was a French naval commander of the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars.
François-André Baudin
François-André Baudin was a French naval officer.
François-André Baudin was a French naval officer.
Georges René Le Peley de Pléville
Georges-René Le Pelley de Pléville was the governor of the port of Marseilles, a French admiral, minister for the navy and the colonies from 15 July 1797 to 27 April 1798, a senator, a knight of...
Georges-René Le Pelley de Pléville was the governor of the port of Marseilles, a French admiral, minister for the navy and the colonies from 15 July 1797 to 27 April 1798, a senator, a knight of...
Guy-Pierre of Kersaint
Guy Pierre Kersaint (1747–1822) was a French sailor, the brother of the sailor and politician Armand-Guy-Simon de Coetnempren, comte de Kersaint.
Guy Pierre Kersaint (1747–1822) was a French sailor, the brother of the sailor and politician Armand-Guy-Simon de Coetnempren, comte de Kersaint.
Guy-Victor Duperré
Guy-Victor Duperré was a French admiral, Peer of France and thrice Naval Minister.
Guy-Victor Duperré was a French admiral, Peer of France and thrice Naval Minister.
Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume
Count Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume (La Ciotat, 13 April 1755 – Aubagne, 28 July 1818) was a French admiral.
Count Honoré Joseph Antoine Ganteaume (La Ciotat, 13 April 1755 – Aubagne, 28 July 1818) was a French admiral.
Jacques Bedout
Jacques Bedout (January 13, 1751 – April 17, 1818) was a Canadian born naval officer who had both a merchant marine and Royal Navy career in France.
Jacques Bedout (January 13, 1751 – April 17, 1818) was a Canadian born naval officer who had both a merchant marine and Royal Navy career in France.
Jacques Bergeret
Jacques Bergeret was a French naval officer and admiral.
Jacques Bergeret was a French naval officer and admiral.
Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin
Baron Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin (13 October 1768 – 23 April 1839) was a rear admiral of the French navy and later a Baron.
Baron Jacques Félix Emmanuel Hamelin (13 October 1768 – 23 April 1839) was a rear admiral of the French navy and later a Baron.
Jean François Renaudin
Jean François Renaudin (13 July 1750 in Le Gua - 29 April 1809, Le Gua) was a French admiral.
Jean François Renaudin (13 July 1750 in Le Gua - 29 April 1809, Le Gua) was a French admiral.
Jean Gaspard Vence
Jean Gaspard de Vence was a French privateer, admiral and Maritime Prefect of Toulon.
Jean Gaspard de Vence was a French privateer, admiral and Maritime Prefect of Toulon.
Jean Jacques Étienne Lucas
Jean Jacques Étienne Lucas was a French Navy officer, famous for his role in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Jean Jacques Étienne Lucas was a French Navy officer, famous for his role in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Jean-Anne Christy de la Pallière
Jean-Anne Christy de la Pallière was a French Navy officer.
Jean-Anne Christy de la Pallière was a French Navy officer.
Jean-Baptiste Philibert Willaumez
Jean-Baptiste Philibert Willaumez (Belle-Île, 7 August 1763 - Suresnes 17 May 1845) was a French sailor and admiral of the First French Empire.
Jean-Baptiste Philibert Willaumez (Belle-Île, 7 August 1763 - Suresnes 17 May 1845) was a French sailor and admiral of the First French Empire.
Jean-Baptiste Raymond de Lacrosse
Jean-Baptiste Raymond de Lacrosse (Meilhan, 5 September 1761 — Meilhan, 10 September 1829) was a French sailor and admiral, hero of the French Revolutionary Wars.
Jean-Baptiste Raymond de Lacrosse (Meilhan, 5 September 1761 — Meilhan, 10 September 1829) was a French sailor and admiral, hero of the French Revolutionary Wars.
Jean-François Landolphe
Jean-François Landolphe (5 February 1765, Auxonne - 1825, Paris) was a French naval commander.
Jean-François Landolphe (5 February 1765, Auxonne - 1825, Paris) was a French naval commander.
Jean-Marthe-Adrien l'Hermite
Jean-Marthe-Adrien L'Hermite was a French sea captain and rear admiral, notable for his involvement in the Glorious First of June and various other campaigns.
Jean-Marthe-Adrien L'Hermite was a French sea captain and rear admiral, notable for his involvement in the Glorious First of June and various other campaigns.
Joseph-Marie Nielly
Joseph-Marie Nielly (Brest 1751 - Brest 1833) was a French naval officer and admiral.
Joseph-Marie Nielly (Brest 1751 - Brest 1833) was a French naval officer and admiral.
Julien Cosmao
Julien Marie Cosmao-Kerjulien was a French Navy officer, admiral, and hero of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Julien Marie Cosmao-Kerjulien was a French Navy officer, admiral, and hero of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Louis Gabriel Deniéport
Louis Gabriel Deniéport was a French naval captain who fought in several battles, most notably, at which he was killed commanding the Achille.
Louis Gabriel Deniéport was a French naval captain who fought in several battles, most notably, at which he was killed commanding the Achille.
Louis Léon Jacob
Louis Léon Jacob was a French admiral.
Louis Léon Jacob was a French admiral.
Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse
Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse (29 May 1750 – 24 July 1812) was a French admiral.
Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse (29 May 1750 – 24 July 1812) was a French admiral.
Louis-Antoine-Cyprien Infernet
Louis-Antoine-Cyprien Infernet (1757-1815) was a French Navy officer, famous for his behaviour at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Louis-Antoine-Cyprien Infernet (1757-1815) was a French Navy officer, famous for his behaviour at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Louis-Armand de La Poype de Vertrieu
Louis-Armand de La Poype de Vertrieu was a French Navy officer and statesman.
Louis-Armand de La Poype de Vertrieu was a French Navy officer and statesman.
Louis-René Levassor de Latouche Tréville
Louis-René Levassor de Latouche Tréville was a French admiral and a hero of the American and French Revolutionary Wars and of the Napoleonic wars.
Louis-René Levassor de Latouche Tréville was a French admiral and a hero of the American and French Revolutionary Wars and of the Napoleonic wars.
Léonard-Bernard Motard
Léonard-Bernard Motard (Honfleur, 27 July 1771 - Honfleur, 26 May 1852) was a French naval officer and eventually contre-amiral.
Léonard-Bernard Motard (Honfleur, 27 July 1771 - Honfleur, 26 May 1852) was a French naval officer and eventually contre-amiral.
Maxime Julien Émeriau de Beauverger
Maxime Julien Émeriau de Beauverger was a French Navy officer and admiral.
Maxime Julien Émeriau de Beauverger was a French Navy officer and admiral.
Pierre Augustin Moncousu
Pierre Augustin Moncousu was French naval officer.
Pierre Augustin Moncousu was French naval officer.
Pierre César Charles de Sercey
Pierre César Charles de Sercey (near Autin, 1753 - Paris, 1836) was a French admiral, most notable for commanding French naval forces in the Indian Ocean from 1796 to 1800.
Pierre César Charles de Sercey (near Autin, 1753 - Paris, 1836) was a French admiral, most notable for commanding French naval forces in the Indian Ocean from 1796 to 1800.
Pierre Dumanoir le Pelley
Vice-Admiral Count Pierre-Etienne-René-Marie Dumanoir Le Pelley (Granville, 2 August 1770 – Paris, 6-7 July 1829) was a French Navy officer, best known for commanding the vanguard of the French...
Vice-Admiral Count Pierre-Etienne-René-Marie Dumanoir Le Pelley (Granville, 2 August 1770 – Paris, 6-7 July 1829) was a French Navy officer, best known for commanding the vanguard of the French...
Pierre François Étienne Bouvet de Maisonneuve
Pierre François Étienne Bouvet de Maisonneuve was a French admiral.
Pierre François Étienne Bouvet de Maisonneuve was a French admiral.
Pierre Julien Tréhouart
Pierre Julien Tréhouart was a French Navy officer.
Pierre Julien Tréhouart was a French Navy officer.
Pierre Maurice Julien de Quérangal
Pierre Maurice Julien de Quérangal was a French Navy officer and admiral.
Pierre Maurice Julien de Quérangal was a French Navy officer and admiral.
Pierre-Charles Villeneuve
Pierre-Charles-Jean-Baptiste-Silvestre de Villeneuve was a French naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars.
Pierre-Charles-Jean-Baptiste-Silvestre de Villeneuve was a French naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars.
Pierre-Marie Le Bozec
Pierre-Marie Le Bozec (Île-de-Bréhat, 28 April 1769 - Île-de-Bréhat, 15 May 1830) was a French Navy officer.
Pierre-Marie Le Bozec (Île-de-Bréhat, 28 April 1769 - Île-de-Bréhat, 15 May 1830) was a French Navy officer.
Zacharie Allemand
Zacharie Jacques Théodore Allemand, (Port-Louis, 1 May 1762 – Toulon, 2 March 1828) was a French admiral.
Zacharie Jacques Théodore Allemand, (Port-Louis, 1 May 1762 – Toulon, 2 March 1828) was a French admiral.
Étienne Eustache Bruix
Étienne Eustache Bruix (1759, Fort Dauphin on Saint-Domingue - 18 March 1805, Paris) was a French sailor.
Étienne Eustache Bruix (1759, Fort Dauphin on Saint-Domingue - 18 March 1805, Paris) was a French sailor.