François Thomas Tréhouart, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French admiral
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Place of Birth: Epiniac, Brittany, France
About François Thomas Tréhouart
- François Thomas Tréhouart (27 April 1798 – 8 November 1873) was a French admiral, notable as the last holder to date of the rank of Admiral of France, to which he was appointed on 20 February 1869.
- He was a recipient of the grand cross of the Order of Isabella II. He first saw action at Navarino in 1827, then at the blockade of the Rio de la Plata.
- He was made a contre-amiral on 15 February 1846, becoming a grand officer of the Légion d'honneur on 18 July 1849.
- He rose to become a vice-admiral on 2 April 1851 before being sent to the Crimea to replace admiral Bruat.
- He was made préfet maritime of the 2nd maritime arrondissement maritime (Brest) from 1852 to 1855 and promoted to grand cross of the Légion d'honneur on 16 June 1856.
- He was then a senator from 16 August 1859 until his death.
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Edouard Louis Dubufe
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| Alternative names | Édouard Dubufe | ||
| Description | French painter son of Claude Marie Dubufe | ||
| Date of birth/death | 2 April 1819 | 10 August 1883 | |
| Location of birth/death | Paris | Versailles | |
| Work location | Italy (1852); Paris (1839–1879); London (1848–1851) | ||
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Source: Joconde database: entry 000PE009530 and Collections du château de Versailles
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