Pierre Augustin Moncousu (; August 1756Levot, p.355 – 6 July 1801Levot, p.356) was a French naval officer.

Career

Moncousu was born in Baugé. He took part in the Battle of Groix commanding ''Redoutable'', and died at the First Battle of Algeciras.

Family

Moncousu's first-born son was also named Pierre-Augustin, and served in the Navy as well. Ensign in 1815, he was expelled from the Navy after fomenting a plot with five other officers to ferry

Napoléon Napoleon Bonaparte ; it, Napoleone Bonaparte, ; co, Napulione Buonaparte. (born Napoleone Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who ...

from Rochefort to the United States.Levot, p.357

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Bibliography

* * Fonds Marine. Campagnes (opérations ; divisions et stations navales ; missions diverses). Inventaire de la sous-série Marine BB4. Tome premier : BB4 1 à 482 (1790–1826

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