Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet explained

Charles-Louis Saulx de Rosnevet (circa 1734 — Port au Prince, December 20, 1776) was a French Navy officer. He was a member of the Académie de Marine, and took part in the Second voyage of Kerguelen.

Biography

Rosnevet joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine on 6 July 1750. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 1 May 1763.

On 16 March 1773, he was given command of the frigate Oiseau, and took part in the Second voyage of Kerguelen.

Rosnevet was promoted to Captain on 28 June 1755.

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Bibliography

. Alfred Doneaud Du Plan . 1878 . Histoire de l'Académie de marine . Berger-Levrault . Paris . french .

. Georges Lacour-Gayet. La marine militaire de la France sous le règne de Louis XVI . 1905 . Honoré Champion . Paris . 763372623 .

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