Anne Hilarion de Tourville


Anne-Hilarion de Tourville

Admiral Anne-Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville, Musée de la Marine.
Born(1642-11-24)24 November 1642
Paris, France
Died23 May 1701(1701-05-23) (aged 58)
Paris, France
Allegiance Kingdom of France
Service/branch French Navy
Years of service1666–1693
RankMarshal of France
Vice admiral of the Flotte du Levant
CommandsFlotte du Levant
Soleil Royal
Battles/wars
Awards Order of Saint Michael
RelationsLouise-Françoise d'Hymbercourt
Signature

Anne-Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville (French pronunciation: [an ilaʁjɔ̃ kɔstɑ̃tɛ̃ kɔ̃t tuʁvil]; 24 November 1642 – 23 May 1701) was a French Navy officer and nobleman who served under King Louis XIV. Born in Paris, he was made a Marshal of France in 1693. Tourville is considered by some as one of the most talented naval officers in French military history.


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