Anne-Hilarion de Tourville | |
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![]() Admiral Anne-Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville, Musée de la Marine. | |
Born | Paris, France | 24 November 1642
Died | 23 May 1701 Paris, France | (aged 58)
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Years of service | 1666–1693 |
Rank | Marshal of France Vice admiral of the Flotte du Levant |
Commands held | Flotte du Levant Soleil Royal |
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Relations | Louise-Françoise d'Hymbercourt |
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Anne-Hilarion de Costentin, Comte de Tourville (French pronunciation: [an ilaʁjɔ̃ də kɔstɑ̃tɛ̃ kɔ̃t də tuʁvil]; 24 November 1642 – 23 May 1701) was a French naval officer and nobleman who served under King Louis XIV. Born in Paris, he was made Marshal of France in 1693. Tourville is considered by some as one of the most talented naval officers in French military history.
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