Michel Chesneau Explained

Michel-Jean-André Chesneau (pronounced as /fr/; 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]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Oursel. Noémi Noire. Nouvelle Biographie Normande: Supplémént. 1888. A. Picard. 41. 18 July 2017. fr.
  2. http://www.todoababor.es/articulos/bio_cn_fr.htm#chesnau Los capitanes de navío de Napoleón.
  3. p163-4, 203-5, Goodwin The Ships of Trafalgar, the British, French and Spanish Fleets October 1805