Topic summary
Fleuriot de Langle
Extracted from the Wikipedia article Paul Antoine Fleuriot de Langle.
Biography
Fleuriot de Langle took part in the American Revolutionary War. In April 1781, Fleuriot de Langle was given command of the 32-gun frigate Résolue. From March 1782, he commanded the 50-gun Experiment, and then commanded the frigate Astrée in the under La Pérouse's orders.