Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse

Louis Thomas Villaret de Joyeuse (29 May 1750 – 24 July 1812) was a French admiral.

Read more about Louis Thomas Villaret De Joyeuse:  Early Career, French Revolution, Battles of Prairial, Political Career, Return From Exile - Saint Domingue, Captaine-General of Martinique, Honours

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