François Roquebert
French naval commander
About François Roquebert
Lived 1744 – 1811 (aged 66–67). François Roquebert was a French officer of the French Navy.
Dominique Roquebert (; 1744–1811) was a French navy officer.
Trained at the École d’Hydrographie de Bayonne, Roquebert rose to the rank of captain in the French Navy. In December 1809, he led Roquebert's expedition to the Caribbean to Guadeloupe.
In 1811, Roquebert fought at the Battle of Tamatave, the last engagement of the Mauritius campaign of 1809–1811. He was killed on his flagship, Renommée, while covering the retreat of his squadron.
Honours A dock of Bayonne was named Quai du Commandant Roquebert in his honour.
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Who was François Roquebert?
French naval commander
When was François Roquebert born?
François Roquebert was born in 1744.
When did François Roquebert die?
François Roquebert died in 1811.
What was François Roquebert's occupation?
François Roquebert was an officer of the French Navy.
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François Roquebert was French.
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· Wikipedia: François Roquebert
· DBpedia: Dominique Roquebert
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). François Roquebert. https://biography.guide/francois-roquebert/
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