Anne Hilarion de Tourville
Anne-Hilarion de Tourville | |
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Admiral Anne-Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville, Musée de la Marine. | |
| Born | 24 November 1642 Paris, France |
| Died | 23 May 1701 (aged 58) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
| Service | French Navy |
| Years of service | 1666–1693 |
| Rank | Marshal of France Vice admiral of the Flotte du Levant |
| Commands | Flotte du Levant Soleil Royal |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Order of Saint Michael |
| Relations | Louise-Françoise d'Hymbercourt |
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Anne-Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville (French pronunciation: [an ilaʁjɔ̃ də kɔstɑ̃tɛ̃ kɔ̃t də tuʁvil]; 24 November 1642 – 23 May 1701) was a French Navy officer and nobleman who served under King Louis XIV. Born in Paris, he was made a Marshal of France in 1693. Tourville is considered by some as one of the most talented naval officers in French military history.