René Duguay-Trouin
French privateer (1673–1736) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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René Trouin, Sieur du Gué, also known as René Duguay-Trouin (French pronunciation: [ɾəne dygɛj-tɾwɛ̃]; 10 June 1673 – 27 September 1736), was a French naval officer, nobleman, slave trader, and privateer best known for his career during the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century. He had a brilliant privateering and naval career, eventually becoming Lieutenant-General of the Naval Armies of the King (vice admiral; French: Lieutenant-Général des armées navales du roi) in 1728, as well as a Commander in the Order of Saint-Louis. Ten ships of the French Navy have since been named in his honour.[1]
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René Trouin, Sieur du Gué | |
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Born | 10 June 1673 |
Died | 27 September 1736(1736-09-27) (aged 63) |
Piratical career | |
Type | Corsair |
Allegiance | France |
Years active | 1690–1736 |
Rank | Lieutenant-General of the Naval Armies of the King (vice admiral) |
Commands | Danycan, Hermine, Diligente, Bellone, Railleuse |
Battles/wars | War of the Spanish Succession |
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