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Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet

1734 – 1776

French Navy officer of the 18th century

Officer of the French Navy
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Lived 1734 – 1776 (aged 41–42). Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet was a French officer of the French Navy.

Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet (circa 1734 — Port au Prince, December 20, 1776) was a French Navy officer. He was a member of the Académie de Marine, and took part in the Second voyage of Kerguelen.

Biography Rosnevet joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine on 6 July 1750. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 1 May 1763.

On 16 March 1773, he was given command of the frigate Oiseau, and took part in the Second voyage of Kerguelen.

Rosnevet was promoted to Captain on 28 June 1755.

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Important facts

Born
1734
Birth century
18th century
Died
20 December 1776, Port-au-Prince
Occupation
Officer of the French Navy
Nationality
France

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French Navy officer of the 18th century

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Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet was born in 1734.

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Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet died on 20 December 1776 in Port-au-Prince.

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Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet was an officer of the French Navy.

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Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet

· Wikidata: Q96072245

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