Armand Blanquet du Chayla
French naval officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the French Bishop of Baghdad, see Armand Blanquet du Chayla (bishop).
Count Armand Simon Marie Blanquet du Chayla (9 May 1759 ā 29 April 1826) was an officer in the French Navy, most famous as second in command of the French fleet during its defeat at the Battle of the Nile.
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Armand Blanquet du Chayla | |
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Born | (1759-05-09)9 May 1759 Marvejols |
Died | 29 April 1826(1826-04-29) (aged 67) Versailles |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | Navy |
Rank | Vice Admiral |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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