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Pierre-Charles de Villeneuve

Vice-amiral

Pronunciation:

Arms of Pierre-Charles de Villeneuve (1763-1806)

Pierre-Charles de Villeneuve was born at Valensole, Provence, on December 31, 1763.

He served his country as a Vice Admiral and lost the Battle of Trafalgar.

He committed suicide at Rennes, Brittany, on April 22, 1806.

Pierre-Charles de Villeneuve. Vintage engraving.

Pierre-Charles de Villeneuve. Vintage engraving.