François Pierre Huon de Kermadec
François Pierre Huon de Kermadec (circa 1726 — Brest, 15 May 1787)[1] was a French Navy officer.
François Pierre Huon de Kermadec | |
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| Born | c. 1726 |
| Died | 15 May 1787 Brest, France |
| Rank | Chef d'escadre |
| Unit | French Navy |
| Awards | Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis |
Career
Kermadec was born to the family of Vincent Huon de Kermadec, also a Navy officer. He was the uncle of Jean-Michel Huon de Kermadec and Jean-Michel Huon de Kermadec.
On 24 April 1781, Kermadec departed Brest, captaining the 74-gun Bien-Aimé in the squadron of Admiral Lamotte-Picquet, along with the 110-gun Invincible, the 74-gun Actif, and the 64-gun ships Alexandre, Hardi and Lion, and the frigates Sibylle and Néréide and cutters Chasseur and Levrette.[2]
In 1782, Kermadec was part of a large inquiry into French commanders after the Battle of the Saintes. The verdict, rendered on 21 May 1784, absolved most of the officers.[3]
Sources and references
References
- Rouxel.
- Lacour-Gayet (1910), p. 372.
- Lacour-Gayet (1910), p. 433.
Bibliography
- Lacour-Gayet, Georges (1910). La marine militaire de la France sous le règne de Louis XVI. Paris: Honoré Champion.
- Rouxel, Jean-Christophe. "François-Pierre HUON de KERMADEC". Parcours de vies dans la Royale. Retrieved 1 May 2020.