Marcel-Ambroise d'Aubenton

Marcel-Ambroise d'Aubenton^{[Note 1]} (1742 — Rochefort, 26 May 1782)^[3][4] was a French Navy officer. He is notable for his service during the War of American Independence.

Marcel-Ambroise d'Aubenton
Born	1742
Died	May 26, 1782(1782-05-26) (aged 39–40) Rochefort
Allegiance	France
Branch	Navy
Rank	Brigadier des Armées navales
Commands	Bien-Aimé
Battles / wars	War of American Independence
Awards	Knight in the Order of Saint Louis
Spouse(s)	Marie Marthe Claire Lory

For other people named Daubenton, see Daubenton (disambiguation).

Biography

Aubenton was made a Knight in the Order of Saint Louis on 18 January 1762.^[3] He married Marie Marthe Claire Lory, with whom he had several daughters.^[3]

In 1778, Aubenton captained the 74-gun Bien-Aimé, part of the White-and-blue squadron under Du Chaffault in the fleet under Orvilliers. He took part in the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778.^[1][2][5]

He retired from the Navy with the rank of Brigadier des Armées navales, and as director of artillery in Rochefort.^[3]