About Jean de Lacoste
Lived 1730 – 1814 (aged 83). Jean de Lacoste was a French civil servant.
Jean de Lacoste (1730–1820) was a lawyer in the parliament of Bordeaux who became chief clerk of the Navy, on the eve of the Revolution.
Lacoste was born in Dax in 1730. He was sent to the Caribbean to retain control for the new colonial regime. He was Minister of the Navy from 15 March 1792 to 10 July 1792. He was indicted by the court's criminal department, which acquitted him. After the coup of 18 Brumaire Year VIII (9 November 1799), he was appointed member of the council and retained office until the abolition of it in 1814. Lacoste died in 1820.
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Who was Jean de Lacoste?
French politician (1730–1814)
When was Jean de Lacoste born?
Jean de Lacoste was born on 26 July 1730.
When did Jean de Lacoste die?
Jean de Lacoste died on 11 June 1814.
What was Jean de Lacoste's occupation?
Jean de Lacoste was a civil servant.
What nationality was Jean de Lacoste?
Jean de Lacoste was French.
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