Henri de Paschal de Rochegude (Albi), 8 December 1741[1] — Albi, 16 March 1834)[2] was a French Navy officer. He served in the War of American Independence, and became a member of the Académie de Marine.[3]
Henri de Paschal de Rochegude | |
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| Born | 18 December 1741  Albi |
| Died | 16 March 1834 (aged 92) Albi |
| Occupation | Politician, writer, lexicographer, anthologist, scholar |
| Position held | Member of the Council of Five Hundred |
Biography
editRochegude joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine on 20 May 1757.[4] He took part in the Second voyage of Kerguelen.[5]
Rochegude was promoted to Lieutenant on 14 February 1778.[4] That year, he served as first officer in the frigate Résolue, part of the squadron under Orvilliers.[6] He took part in the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778 [2] He later transferred to the frigate Junon, taking part in the capture of HMS Ardent in the 17 August 1779.[2]
He later served on the 110-gun Royal Louis, taking part in the Battle of Cape Spartel on 20 October 1782.[2]
Rochegude was promoted to Captain in May 1786. He then started a political career. [2]
Rochegude retired in 1800, and from then on he research Occitan poetry.[2]
Sources and references
editNotes
References
- ^ Doneaud Du Plan (1878), p. 64.
- ^ a b c d e f Rouxel.
- ^ Doneaud Du Plan (1878), p. 309.
- ^ a b Lacour-Gayet (1905), p. 627.
- ^ Doneaud Du Plan (1878), p. 328.
- ^ Lacour-Gayet (1905), p. 618.
Bibliography
- Doneaud Du Plan, Alfred (1878). Histoire de l'Académie de marine (in French). Paris: Berger-Levrault.
- Lacour-Gayet, Georges (1905). La marine militaire de la France sous le règne de Louis XVI. Paris: Honoré Champion. OCLC 763372623.
External links
- Rouxel, Jean-Christophe. "Marquis Henri de PASCHAL de ROCHEGUDE". Parcours de vie dans la Royale. Retrieved 5 June 2020.