Alexandre Franquet
Alexandre Franquet (28 June 1828 – 25 August 1907) was a French Admiral who participated in the Crimean War, the Second Opium War, and the Franco-Prussian War. He was in command during the Battle of Havana, the most significant naval engagement of the Franco-Prussian War.
Alexandre Franquet | |
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| Born | July 27, 1828 Songy, Marne, France |
| Died | August 25, 1907 (aged 79) Lorient, Morbihan, France |
| Allegiance | Second French Empire French Third Republic |
| Service/ | French Navy |
| Years of service | 1843–1893 |
| Rank | Amiral |
| Commands held | Bouvet |
| Battles/wars | Crimean War Second Opium War Franco-Prussian War |
| Alma mater | École navale |
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