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Jean-François Duclerc (
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, 16?? –
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, 18 March 1711) was a French privateer, and appointed Knight of the Order of Saint-Louis.


Background

He was born in
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as son of Jean Duclerc. He started a career in the French Navy, first as captain of a fireship and then in command of a frigate. On 10 May 1710, he sailed from
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as commander of a small fleet to attack
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. He had only six ships and 1,200 men at his disposal. At the end of August 1710, they reached Rio and tried to conquer the city. The raid was a disaster. The Portuguese were notified of their arrival and had no difficulties in crushing the small force. 400 French were killed and 700 captured, including Duclerc. Despite the failure, Duclerc was appointed Knight of the Order of Saint-Louis. On 18 March 1711, Duclerc was assassinated in prison in mysterious circumstances by a group of masked men. In September 1711, a much larger French force under Duguay-Trouin did succeed in conquering
Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, or simply Rio, is the capital of the Rio de Janeiro (state), state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the List of cities in Brazil by population, second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the Largest cities in the America ...
and freeing the surviving prisoners from Duclerc's raid.


See also

* List of unsolved murders


Sources


Biographic data (French)
* French attacks on Brasil (Portuguese) {{DEFAULTSORT:Duclerc, Jean-Francois 1600s births 1710s deaths French Navy officers French privateers French sailors Knights of the Order of Saint Louis People murdered in Rio de Janeiro Unsolved murders in Brazil