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Francois de Grasse was a French admiral. He is best known for his command of the French fleet at the Battle of the Chesapeake, which led directly to the British surrender at Yorktown.
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When was Alexandre Francois Auguste de Grasse born?
Alexandre Francois Auguste de Grasse was born in 1765.
When did Francois de Grasse die?
The French Admiral Francois de Grasse had died June 10,1845 around the time of 12:30 am because of chronic bronchial pneumonia.
When did Joseph De Grasse die?
Joseph De Grasse died on May 25, 1940, in Eagle Rock, California, USA of heart attack.
The French navy commanded by Admiral Francois de Grasse was sailing to?
the Caribbean Sea
Who was the commander of the French fleet?
The commander of the French Fleet was Paul de Grasse.
Who was the French Admiral that fought the British in the Chesapeake and trapped Cornwallis?
French Admiral who forced the British out of Chesapeake Bay was Louis de Bougainville. Along with Comte de Grasse, he prevented the British land forces from escaping onto the ships in the bay.
Who was the French Navy Admiral who helped defeat Cornwalls?
The French fleet under Admiral DeGrasse (François-Joseph Paul, marquis de Grasse Tilly, comte de Grasse) kept the British fleet from reinforcing or evacuating Cornwallis's forces at Yorktown. His ships defeated the British Admiral Thomas Graves in the Battle of the Chesapeake.
How tall is Joseph De Grasse?
Joseph De Grasse is 5' 9".
Who were the battle leaders of the battle of Yorktown?
Charles Cornwallis was the british general and george washing ton was the American general and Comte de Rochambeau's french army and Francois de Grasse's french fleet
Who were General Jean Rochambeau and Admiral de Grasse?
rochambeau was a general and de grasse was an admiral
What is Sam De Grasse's birthday?
Sam De Grasse was born on June 12, 1875.
What is Joe De Grasse's birthday?
Joe De Grasse was born on May 4, 1873.
