Chevalier de Clavières (

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, 17 February 1738 — ) was a French Navy officer. He fought in the

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, and taking part in the French operations in the Indian Ocean under Suffren.

Biography

Kerhué joined the Navy as a

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on 7 October 1756. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 4 April 1777. In 1778, he served as first officer on the

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''Hector'', part of the fleet under

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. He commanded the 74-gun ''Argonaute'' in the

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on 20 June 1783. Suffren was pleased with his performance and recommended him for a 1000-livre pension. After the war, he was amongst the captains that Suffren recommended for promotion He received a 600-livre pension in recognition of his service.

Sources and references

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