Cyrille Pierre Théodore Laplace

Cyrille Pierre Théodore Laplace (7 November 1793 – 24 January 1875) was a French navigator famous for his circumnavigation of the globe on board La Favorite. He was pivotal in the opening of French trade in the Pacific and was instrumental in the establishment of the Hawaiian Catholic Church. He achieved the rank of captain.

Cyrille Pierre Théodore Laplace
Born(1793-11-07)7 November 1793
At sea
Died24 January 1875(1875-01-24) (aged 81)
Brest, France
NationalityFrench
OccupationNaval Captain
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