Pierre-Étienne Labbé de Saint-Georges de Bar
Pierre-Étienne Labbé de Saint-Georges de Bar [Note 1] was a French Navy officer. He fought in the War of American Independence.[2]
Biography
As an Ensign, Saint-Georges was captain of the 16-gun Lézard, which served as a courier for Suffren's squadron in the Indian Ocean.[3] In September 1782, Dufreneau replaced him at the command of Lézard,[4] as Saint-Georges was promoted to the command of the 32-gun frigate Fine, taking over from La Corne.[1][5]
Sources and references
Notes
- Also spelt "L'Abbé",[1]
References
- Caron (1996), p. 454.
- Duay, Debbie. "Index to French Revolutionary War Patriots (Surnames LA - Laz)". Index to French Revolutionary War Patriots. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Archives nationales (2011), p. 298.
- Cunat (1852), p. 232.
- Oury (1990), p. 70.
Bibliography
- Caron, François (1996). Le Mythe Suffren. Vincennes: Service historique de la Marine.
- Cunat, Charles (1852). Histoire du Bailli de Suffren. Rennes: A. Marteville et Lefas.
- Oury, Guy-M. (1990). "Une famille canadienne dans la tourmente révolutionnaire : le Chevalier de la Corne". Les Cahiers des dix (45): 67–94. doi:10.7202/1015569ar.
External links
- Archives nationales (2011). "Fonds Marine, sous-série B/4: Campagnes, 1571-1785" (PDF). Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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