| Birth: | Oct. 21, 1650 | | Death: | Apr. 27, 1702 | 
Admiral of France, born in Dunkirk, who began his career as a notorious pirate. At the Battle of Texel (May 1694) against the Dutch, he captured 30 boats carrying wheat, which virtually saved France from famine. This made him a popular hero and led to his being given a patent of nobility by the King.Married to Marie(q.v.) (bio by: David Conway)
Cause of death: Pleurisy
Search Amazon for Jean Bart | | | Burial:
Church of St. Eloi
Dunkirk (Dunquerque)
Departement du Nord
Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
Plot: Altar |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: May 05, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 22011 |
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