François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros
François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros | |
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| Born | 13 January 1748 Brest, France |
| Died | 12 November 1832 (aged 84) Paris, France |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France First French Republic First French Empire |
| Branch | French Navy |
| Years of service | 1762–1827 |
| Rank | Vice-Admiral |
| Commands | Cadiz |
| Awards | Order of Saint Louis, Legion of Honour, name inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe |
Vice-Admiral François Étienne de Rosily-Mesros (13 January 1748 – 12 November 1832) was a French Navy officer who served in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He was chosen by Napoleon to succeed Pierre-Charles Villeneuve as commander of the combined Franco-Spanish fleet at Cádiz, arriving to take up his appointment just after its defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar. His name is inscribed on the east side of the Arc de Triomphe.