Gustave Besnard
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gustave Besnard (11 October 1833, Rambouillet – 15 July 1903, Château du Rohu near Lorient) was a French admiral and Ministre de la Marine.
You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in French. (November 2015) Click [show] for important translation instructions.
|
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Gustave Besnard | |
---|---|
Born | 11 October 1833 (1833-10-11) Rambouillet, France |
Died | 15 July 1903 (1903-07-16) (aged 69) Château du Rohu, Lorient, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Navy |
Years of service | 1849–1898 |
Rank | Vice-amiral |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Grand officier de la Légion d'Honneur |
Other work | Ministre de la Marine |
Close