Jacques-Melchior Saint-Laurent, Comte de Barras
Jacques-Melchior Saint-Laurent, Comte de Barras (18 April 1720 – 1792) was a French Navy officer of the eighteenth century. He notably served in Yorktown Campaign of the War of American Independence.
Jacques-Melchior Saint-Laurent, Comte de Barras | |
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| Born | 18 April 1720 |
| Died | 1792 (aged 71–72) |
| Rank | Gardes de la Marine (1734–), lieutenant de vaisseau (1754–), capitaine de vaisseau (1762–), Chef d'escadre (1778–), lieutenant général des Armées navales (1782–), vice admiral (1792–) |
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