François Thurot
François Thurot (22 July 1727 at Nuits-Saint-Georges near Dijon in eastern France – 28 February 1760 off the Isle of Man) was a French privateer, merchant naval captain and smuggler who raided British shipping during the Seven Years' War.
François Thurot | |
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Engraving of François Thurot, by Giles Petit | |
| Born | 22 July 1727 Nuits-Saint-Georges |
| Died | 28 February 1760 (aged 32) Irish Sea |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of France |
| Service/ | French Navy |
| Years of service | 1756-1760 |
| Battles/wars | Seven Years' War |
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