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Jean-Baptiste Grivel

1779 – 1869

French naval officer and naval writer

Politician Military personnel
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About Jean-Baptiste Grivel

Lived 1779 – 1869 (aged 90). Jean-Baptiste Grivel was a French politician and military personnel.

Jean-Baptiste Grivel (29 August 1778 – 10 September 1869) was a rear admiral in the French Navy and naval writer. His son, Baron Louis Antoine Richild Grivel (1827–1882), also rose to the rank of vice admiral. In 1832, he published Considerations navales en reponse a la brochure de Monsiuer de Pradt, one of the earliest writers to attempt to grasp the overall concept of maritime power.

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Important facts

Born
29 August 1779, Brive-la-Gaillarde
Birth century
18th century
Died
10 September 1869, Brest
Occupation
Politician, military personnel
Nationality
France
Positions held
Member of the French National Assembly, Second Empire senator, Member of the Chamber of Peers
Awards
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Baptiste Grivel?

French naval officer and naval writer

When was Jean-Baptiste Grivel born?

Jean-Baptiste Grivel was born on 29 August 1779 in Brive-la-Gaillarde.

When did Jean-Baptiste Grivel die?

Jean-Baptiste Grivel died on 10 September 1869 in Brest.

What was Jean-Baptiste Grivel's occupation?

Jean-Baptiste Grivel was a politician and military personnel.

What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Grivel?

Jean-Baptiste Grivel was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Baptiste Grivel

· Wikidata: Q3164129

· DBpedia: Jean-Baptiste Grivel

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