Anne-Hilarion de Tourville | |
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![]() Admiral Anne-Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville, Musée de la Marine. | |
Born | Paris, France | 24 November 1642
Died | 23 May 1701 Paris, France | (aged 58)
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Years of service | 1666–1693 |
Rank | Marshal of France Vice admiral of the Flotte du Levant |
Commands | Flotte du Levant Soleil Royal |
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Relations | Louise-Françoise d'Hymbercourt |
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Anne-Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville (French pronunciation: [an ilaʁjɔ̃ də kɔstɑ̃tɛ̃ kɔ̃t də 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.