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François-Théodore De Lapelin
François-Théodore de Lapelin (11 December 1812 – 12 January 1888) was a French naval officer who rose to the rank of Rear admiral. He was Governor of Martinique from 1864 to 1867. Life Early years (1812–41) François-Théodore de Lapelin was born on 11 December 1812 in Buxières-sous-Montaigut, Puy-de-Dôme. His parents were Jean Baptiste Augustin de Lapelin (born 1771) and Anne Thérèze Delagrange. His father was a Knight of the Order of Saint Louis and head of a cavalry squadron. François-Théodore was the youngest of three boys. He joined the navy, became an ''Aspirant'' (midshipman) 2nd class on 17 October 1829, and was promoted to ''Aspirant'' 1st class on 16 July 1831. He served in Brazil, the Mediterranean and North Africa. He was promoted to ''Enseigne de vaisseau'' (Ensign (rank), Ensign) on 6 January 1834. Lieutenant and Captain (1841–69) De Lapelin was promoted to ''Lieutenant de vaisseau'' (Ship-of-the-line lieutenant) on 6 December 1841. In the 1840s he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Colonial And Departmental Heads Of Martinique
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