About Charles du Boisguehenneuc
Lived 1740 – 1778 (aged 37). Charles du Boisguehenneuc was a French naval officer.
Charles Marc du Boisguehenneuc (1740 – 1778 in Robuste) was a French Navy officer. He took part in the First voyage of Kerguelen and served in the War of American Independence. Boisguehenneuc Bay was named in his honour.
Biography Du Boisguehenneuc was cousin to Saint Aloüarn.
Du Boisguehenneuc served as first officer on Gros Ventre, under Saint Aloüarn, and took part in the First voyage of Kerguelen. In 1771, Saint Aloüarn was sick, and Du Boisguehenneuc took command of Gros Ventre for the first part of the expedition, consisting in sailing to India along the new route proposed by Grenier. Gros Ventre and Fortune then sailed South and discovered the Kerguelen Islands on 13 February 1772, and Du Boisguehenneuc went ashore on a boat and claimed the land for France.
He returned to France on Indien.
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Who was Charles du Boisguehenneuc?
French Navy officer
When was Charles du Boisguehenneuc born?
Charles du Boisguehenneuc was born on 24 July 1740 in Dirinon.
When did Charles du Boisguehenneuc die?
Charles du Boisguehenneuc died on 6 March 1778.
What was Charles du Boisguehenneuc's occupation?
Charles du Boisguehenneuc was a naval officer.
What nationality was Charles du Boisguehenneuc?
Charles du Boisguehenneuc was French.
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