Pierre Jean Van Stabel

Pierre Jean Van Stabel
Portrait of Vanstabel, by Antoine Maurin
Born8 November 1744
Dunkirk, France
Died30 March 1797(1797-03-30) (aged 52)
Dunkirk, France
Allegiance Kingdom of France
Service / branch French Navy
Years of service1778 — 1797
RankRear-admiral
Battles / wars
AwardsSilver sword offered by Louis XVI
Declared to have Bien mérité de la Patrie by the National Convention

Pierre Jean Van Stabel (8 November 1744 30 March 1797) was a French Navy officer best known for his role in the Glorious First of June.