Michel Chesneau

Michel-Jean-André Chesneau (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl ʒɑ̃ ɑ̃dʁe ʃɛsno]; 29 September 1757 – 25 July 1832) was a French Navy officer, commander of the frigate Rhin during the Battle of Trafalgar.[1]

Biography

Chesneau was born in Rouen. He started sailing in the merchant navy in 1770. In 1778, he joined the French Royal navy as a pilot.[2]

Returned to merchantmen in 1783, he joined the Navy again in 1793 with the rank of lieutenant.[2]

He captained the frigate Rhin during the Battle of Trafalgar.[3]

He died in Brest.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Oursel, Noémi Noire (1888). Nouvelle Biographie Normande: Supplémént (in French). A. Picard. p. 41. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  2. ^ a b Los capitanes de navío de Napoleón.
  3. ^ p163-4, 203-5, Goodwin The Ships of Trafalgar, the British, French and Spanish Fleets October 1805


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