Charles René Dominique Sochet, Chevalier Destouches
Charles René Dominique Sochet, Chevalier Destouches, also often spelled Des Touches, (7 October 1727 – 23 December 1793) was a Chef d'Escadre in the French Navy. He is most widely known for his participation in the War of American Independence, where he saw action in the Battle of Cape Henry in 1781 and in the Battle of the Saintes in 1782.
Charles René Dominique Sochet, Chevalier Destouches | |
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| Born | 7 October 1727 Luçon, Vendée, Kingdom of France |
| Died | 23 December 1793 (aged 66) Prinquiau, French First Republic |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
| Service/ | French Navy |
| Years of service | 1743–1790 |
| Rank | Chef d'escadre |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Order of Saint Louis Society of the Cincinnati |
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