About Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing

Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, Count of Estaing was a French military officer and writer. He began his service as a soldier in the War of the Austrian Succession, briefly spending time as a prisoner of war of the British during the Seven Years' War. Naval exploits during the latter war prompted him to change branches of service, and he transferred to the French Navy.

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Charles Hector, comte d'Estaing

French admiral during the War of American Independence (1729-1794)

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Occupation: politician, military personnel
Citizenship: France
Born: November 24, 1729
Died: April 28, 1794

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