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Antoine Marie François Montalan
Antoine Marie François Montalan (Lyon, 19 March 1767 — Paris, 22 March 1818) was a French Navy officer active during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic wars. Career Early life Montalan was born to Marguerite Gastaldy and Jean-François Montalan, an industrialist of Lyon, on 19 March 1767. He started sailing in the French East India Company in 1787 as a volunteer. By 1792, Montalan has risen to the rank of Second Captain in the merchant navy.Quintin, p.285 French Revolutionary Wars On 12 February 1792, Montalan joined the Navy as an ''enseigne de vaisseau non entretenu'' (junior ensign), serving on the corvette ''Vanneau'' and later on the frigate ''Résolue''. In 1793, he was promoted to Lieutenant. He was appointed to ''Galathée'' from November 1793 to March 1794, and then on ''Sans Pareil''. On 19 March 1794, Montalan received his first command, the corvette ''Tourterelle''. On 15 May 1795, ''Tourterelle'' met the British frigate ''Lively'', and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Navy
The French Navy (french: Marine nationale, lit=National Navy), informally , is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and one of the five military service branches of France. It is among the largest and most powerful naval forces in the world, ranking seventh in combined fleet tonnage and fifth in number of naval vessels. The French Navy is one of eight naval forces currently operating fixed-wing aircraft carriers,Along with the U.S., U.K., China, Russia, Italy, India and Spain with its flagship being the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the United States Navy, and one of two non-American vessels to use catapults to launch aircraft. Founded in the 17th century, the French Navy is one of the oldest navies still in continual service, with precursors dating back to the Middle Ages. It has taken part in key events in French history, including the Napoleonic Wars and both world wars, and played a critical role in establishing and securing the French colonial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
