Jean-François-Timothée Trullet (15 April 1755 in Saint Tropez – 27 May 1819 in

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) was a French Navy officer.

Biography

Born to a family of sailors, and elder brother of Louis-Léonce Trullet, Jean-François-Timothée Trullet joined the Navy as a cabin boy in 1770, before sailing on a merchantman captained by his father. He was appointed commerce captain in 1777. In 1779, he joined the French Royal Navy as an auxiliary ensign and served off Arabia By 1792, Trullet had risen to ensign and served on ''Tonnant''. Promoted to lieutenant in July, he took command of an aviso. From February 1793, he served on the ''Heureux''. In May 1795, Trullet received a temporary promotion to captain and was appointed second captain on ''Victoire''. In May 1795, he obtained command of the ''Duquesne''. In 1798, Trullet was appointed to the 74-gun ''Guerrier'', on which he took part in the

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. His ship hopelessly damaged, he ordered the colours struck, and was taken prisoner. ''Guerrier'' was set on fire after the battle as she was damaged beyond repairs. Released on parole in November, Trullet served ashore until he was given command of the ''Formidable'' in 1803. He transferred to ''Annibal'' in 1805. Troude retired in 1810.

Honours

*Legion of Honour.Annuaire des titulaires de la Légion d'Honneur
, Patrimoine de France

Sources and references

* ''Saint Tropez, porte de l'Orient. Les frères Trullet, vie et destin de deux marins tropéziens.'', by Guy Rachet. Rocher, (fictitious memoirs) * ''Dictionnaire des capitaines de vaisseau de Napoléon'', Danielle & Bernard Quintin, SPM, 2003, French Navy officers 1755 births 1819 deaths {{France-mil-bio-stub