Paul François Ignace Barlatier de Mas (1739 – 1807) was a career French naval captain who participated in the

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on behalf of the Continentals. He was the Captain of the Alexandre and was made the second Lord of

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(Seigneur du Mas).

Early life and education

He was born in 1739, the son of Louis Mathieu de Balatier de Mas, a counselour of the parliament of

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, and Anne Cécile d´Estienne Blégier. He was the only surviving son of seven children.

Marriage and family

In 1767 he married Anne Marie de Perier de la Garde, with whom he had eight children. His direct descendants include

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and the explorer

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Career

Balatier de Mas advanced in his naval career: he was promoted to a Garde-Marine in 1755, an Enseigne de Vaisseau in 1757, a Lieutenant de Vaisseau in 1771, and a Capitaine de Vaisseau du Roy in 1781. For his contributions during the Revolution (which was a way to weaken Great Britain), Barlatier de Mas was made a chevalier de St Louis (knight). He was given a permanent hereditary membership in the

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for his contribution to the

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. Balatier de Mas retired from the French Navy in 1785 to become a Chef des Classes in the French Antibes from 1786-90.

References

Arbre généalogique de Paul François Barlatier de Mas
(in French)
Site complet concernant les états de services de Paul, François, Ignace Barlatier de Mas
(in French) *Site complet www.barlatier-de-mas.fr concernant l'arbre généalogique et la vie militaire de Paul, François, Ignace Barlatier de mas.

External links

Society of the CincinnatiAmerican Revolution Institute
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