Chevalier de Clavières explained

Chevalier de Clavières (born in Guérande on 17 February 1738) was a French Navy officer. He fought in the War of American Independence, and taking part in the French operations in the Indian Ocean under Suffren.

Biography

Kerhué joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine on 7 October 1756. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 4 April 1777.

In 1778, he served as first officer on the 74-gun Hector, part of the fleet under Admiral d'Estaing.

He commanded the 74-gun Argonaute in the Cuddalore on 20 June 1783. Suffren was pleased with his performance and recommended him for a 1000-livre pension.

After the war, he was amongst the captains who Suffren recommended for promotion. He received a 600-livre pension in recognition of his service.

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