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René-Nicolas Levasseur

1707 – 1784

French ship builder

Shipbuilder
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Lived 1707 – 1784 (aged 76–77). René-Nicolas Levasseur was a shipbuilder.

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Important facts

Born
1707, Dunkirk, Rochefort
Birth century
18th century
Died
2 August 1784, Aubagne
Occupation
Shipbuilder

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Frequently asked questions

Who was René-Nicolas Levasseur?

French ship builder (1707–1784)

When was René-Nicolas Levasseur born?

René-Nicolas Levasseur was born in 1707 in Dunkirk, Rochefort.

When did René-Nicolas Levasseur die?

René-Nicolas Levasseur died on 2 August 1784 in Aubagne.

What was René-Nicolas Levasseur's occupation?

René-Nicolas Levasseur was a shipbuilder.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: René-Nicolas Levasseur

· Wikidata: Q28495600

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