François Thurot
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François Thurot (22 July 1727 at Nuits-Saint-Georges near Dijon in eastern France – 28 February 1760 off the Isle of Man) was a French privateer, merchant naval captain and smuggler who raided British shipping during the Seven Years' War.
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François Thurot | |
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Born | 22 July 1727 Nuits-Saint-Georges |
Died | 28 February 1760 (aged 32) Irish Sea |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
Service/ | French Navy |
Years of service | 1756-1760 |
Battles/wars | Seven Years' War |
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