Marcel-Ambroise d'Aubenton[Note 1] (1742 — Rochefort, 26 May 1782)[3][4] was a French Navy officer. He is notable for his service during the War of American Independence.
Marcel-Ambroise d'Aubenton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1742 |
| Died | May 26, 1782 (aged 39–40) Rochefort |
| Allegiance | France |
| Service | Navy |
| Rank | Brigadier des Armées navales |
| Commands | Bien-Aimé |
| Battles / wars | War of American Independence |
| Awards | Knight in the Order of Saint Louis |
| Spouse(s) | Marie Marthe Claire Lory |
Biography
editAubenton was made a Knight in the Order of Saint Louis on 18 January 1762.[3] He married Marie Marthe Claire Lory, with whom he had several daughters.[3]
In 1778, Aubenton captained the 74-gun Bien-Aimé, part of the White-and-blue squadron under Du Chaffault in the fleet under Orvilliers. He took part in the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778.[1][2][5]
He retired from the Navy with the rank of Brigadier des Armées navales, and as director of artillery in Rochefort.[3]
References
editNotes
Citations
- ^ a b Troude (1867), p. 7.
- ^ a b Lacour-Gayet (1905), p. 615-617.
- ^ a b c d Mézin (1998), p. 224.
- ^ Archives nationales.
- ^ Chack (2001), p. 379.
References
- Chack, Paul (2001). Marins à bataille (in French). Vol. 1. Paris: Le Gerfaut. ISBN 9782901196921. OCLC 552986998.
- Lacour-Gayet, Georges (1905). La marine militaire de la France sous le règne de Louis XVI. Paris: Honoré Champion. OCLC 763372623.
- Mézin, Anne (1998). Les consuls de France au siècle des lumières (1715-1792) (in French). Paris: Peter Lang. OCLC 607124676.
- Troude, Onésime-Joachim (1867). Batailles navales de la France (in French). Vol. 2. Challamel ainé. OCLC 836362484.
External links
edit- Archives nationales. "Aubenton (Marcel Ambroise, chevalier d'), mort en 1782, brigadier des armées navales, directeur de l'artillerie à Rochefort". Retrieved 24 May 2020.