About Michel Chesneau
Lived 1757 – 1832 (aged 74). Michel Chesneau was a French naval officer.
Michel-Jean-André Chesneau (; 29 September 1757 – 25 July 1832) was a French Navy officer, commander of the frigate Rhin during the Battle of Trafalgar.
Biography Chesneau was born in Rouen. He started sailing in the merchant navy in 1770. In 1778, he joined the French Royal navy as a pilot.
Returned to merchantmen in 1783, he joined the Navy again in 1793 with the rank of lieutenant.
He died in Brest.
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Who was Michel Chesneau?
French Navy officer (1757-1832)
When was Michel Chesneau born?
Michel Chesneau was born on 29 September 1757 in Rouen.
When did Michel Chesneau die?
Michel Chesneau died on 25 July 1832 in Brest.
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Michel Chesneau was a naval officer.
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Michel Chesneau was French.
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