Gustave Besnard
| Gustave Besnard | |
|---|---|
| Vice-amiral Besnard | |
| Born | 11 October 1833 Rambouillet, France | 
| Died | 15 July 1903 (aged 69) Château du Rohu, Lorient, France | 
| Allegiance | France | 
| Branch | Navy | 
| Years of service | 1849–1898 | 
| Rank | Vice-amiral | 
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Grand officier de la Légion d'Honneur | 
| Other work | Ministre de la Marine | 
Gustave Besnard (French pronunciation: [ɡystav benaʁ]; 11 October 1833, Rambouillet – 15 July 1903, Château du Rohu near Lorient) was a French admiral and Ministre de la Marine.