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Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle

1701 – 1765

French navy officer

Officer of the French Navy
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About Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle

Lived 1701 – 1765 (aged 64). Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle was a French officer of the French Navy.

Louis-Joseph Beaussier de Lisle (15 March 1701 – June 4, 1765) was a career naval officer from one of the oldest families of Toulon, France.

Beaussier had a long and varied naval career and by 1750 had made captain. He also was made a knight of the Order of Saint Louis. In 1755, as captain of , he brought assistance to Canada and Louisbourg during the 7 Years War. In 1756, he brought six ships to Quebec carrying Montcalm and 1,300 troops as reinforcements. Returning to France, he engaged two British ships at Fort Louisbourg and badly damaged them. In 1758, he commanded a ship in a squadron that sailed to Louisbourg to assist governor Drucour in its defence. After the 2nd Siege of Louisbourg, the fortress fell to the British on July 27, 1758 and Beaussier was taken prisoner with the rest of the garrison.

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Officer of the French Navy
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Louis-Joseph Beaussier de Lisle

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Who was Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle?

French navy officer

When was Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle born?

Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle was born on 15 March 1701 in Toulon.

When did Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle die?

Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle died on 4 June 1765 in Brest.

What was Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle's occupation?

Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle was an officer of the French Navy.

What nationality was Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle?

Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis-Joseph de Beaussier de l'Isle

· Wikidata: Q3260668

· DBpedia: Louis-Joseph Beaussier de l' Isle

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