Chevalier de Clavières

Chevalier de Clavières (born in Guérande on 17 February 1738) [1] was a French Navy officer. He fought in the War of American Independence, and taking part in the French operations in the Indian Ocean under Suffren.

Biography

Kerhué joined the Navy as a Garde-Marine on 7 October 1756. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 4 April 1777. [1]

In 1778, he served as first officer on the 74-gun Hector, part of the fleet under Admiral d'Estaing. [2]

He commanded the 74-gun Argonaute in the Cuddalore on 20 June 1783. [3] Suffren was pleased with his performance and recommended him for a 1000-livre pension. [1]

After the war, he was amongst the captains who Suffren recommended for promotion.[4][Note 1] He received a 600-livre pension in recognition of his service.[5]

Sources and references

Notes

1. The list comprised d'Aymar, Bruyères, Clavières, Du Chilleau, Saint-Félix, Cuverville, Vignes d'Arrac and La Règle.[4]

References

1. Lacour-Gayet (1910), p. 661.
2. Lacour-Gayet (1910), p. 629.
3. Cunat (1852), p. 301-302.
4. Lacour-Gayet (1910), p. 550.
5. Lacour-Gayet (1910), p. 660.

Bibliography

• Cunat, Charles (1852). Histoire du Bailli de Suffren. Rennes: A. Marteville et Lefas. p. 447.
• Lacour-Gayet, G. (1910). La marine militaire de la France sous le règne de Louis XV. Paris: Honoré Champion.