Julienne David
French privateer
About Julienne David
Lived 1777 – 1843 (aged 65). Julienne David was a privateer.
Julienne David (c. 1773-1843), was a French privateer.
Julienne David participated in the Vendée Revolt on the royalists side and was imprisoned, but managed to escape sentence. After having secured a privateer's letter, she persecuted British ships on the English channel from her base in Nantes.
In 1803, she was imprisoned in England for 8 years. After her release, she returned to France. A street in Nantes is named after her. She is also the subject of a novel.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Julienne David?
French privateer
When was Julienne David born?
Julienne David was born on 21 March 1777 in Saint-Mars-du-Désert.
When did Julienne David die?
Julienne David died on 26 January 1843 in Nantes.
What was Julienne David's occupation?
Julienne David was a privateer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Julienne David. https://biography.guide/julienne-david/
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