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COMMANDER // 1729–1788

Pierre André de Suffren

capitaine de vaisseauFrance4 battles2 wars

Lifespan

1729 – 1788

173017401750176017701780Anglo-French War of 1778–1783 · 1778-1783American Revolution · 1775–1783Battle of Porto Praya — April 16, 1781 · France · Anglo-French War of 1778–1783Battle of Negapatam — July 6, 1782 · France · American RevolutionBattle of Trincomalee — August 25, 1782 · France · Anglo-French War of 1778–1783Battle of Cuddalore — June 20, 1783 · France · American Revolution

Active service 1781–1783 — 4 battles across 2 wars; first command at age 52.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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