Alexandre Louis François Peyron (21 June 1823, in

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– 9 January 1892, in Paris) was a French

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officer and politician. He rose to vice admiral and served as Minister for the Navy and the Colonies from 1883 to 1885.

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French Navy admirals Naval ministers of France 1823 births 1892 deaths French life senators {{France-mil-bio-stub