Louis Charles du Chaffault de Besné
Louis Charles du Chaffault de Besné | |
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| Born | 29 February 1708 Montaigu, France |
| Died | 29 June 1794 Nantes, France |
| Branch | French Navy |
| Rank | Vice-amiral |
| Battles / wars | Bombardment of Tripoli Second Battle of Cape Finisterre Siege of Louisbourg Larache expedition Battle of Ushant Armada of 1779 |
Louis Charles du Chaffault de Besné (Montaigu, 29 February 1708 – Nantes, 29 June 1794) was a French Navy officer. He notably took part in the Second Battle of Cape Finisterre in 1747, and was one of the commanders at the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778. He also lead the Larache expedition