Bart, Jean b. October 21, 1650 d. April 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 Church of St. Eloi, Dunkirk (Dunquerque), Departement du Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France Plot: Altar
b. October 21, 1650 d. April 27, 1702