About Guy-Pierre de Kersaint
Lived 1747 – 1822 (aged 74). Guy-Pierre de Kersaint was a French military personnel and official.
Guy Pierre de Coëtnempren, comte de Kersaint (26 November 1747 – 24 August 1822) was a French Navy officer, brother of Navy officer and politician Armand-Guy-Simon de Coetnempren, comte de Kersaint. He took part in the American War of Independence.
Biography
He did not accept the principles of the French Revolution, so he emigrated. He was restored to his rank in the French Navy in 1803, and died in 1822, after having been prefect maritime of Antwerp, and prefect of the département of Meurthe.
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Who was Guy-Pierre de Kersaint?
French naval officer (1747-1822)
When was Guy-Pierre de Kersaint born?
Guy-Pierre de Kersaint was born on 26 November 1747 in Brest.
When did Guy-Pierre de Kersaint die?
Guy-Pierre de Kersaint died on 24 August 1822 in Suresnes.
What was Guy-Pierre de Kersaint's occupation?
Guy-Pierre de Kersaint was a military personnel and official.
What nationality was Guy-Pierre de Kersaint?
Guy-Pierre de Kersaint was French.
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