COMMANDER // 1770–1829
Pierre le Pelley
Lifespan
1770 – 1829
Active service 1805 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 35.
Profile
Vice-Admiral Pierre Étienne René Marie Dumanoir Le Pelley was a French Navy officer best known for commanding the vanguard of the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar. His conduct during this battle was the subject of controversy.
Battles (1)
1805