Jean François Renaudin
Jean François Renaudin (13 July 1750 in Le Gua - 29 April 1809, Le Gua) was a French admiral.
He joined the Navy at 12 and rose in rank through a number of actions against the British.
On 1 June 1794, during the Third Battle of Ushant, Renaudin commanded the Vengeur du Peuple, whose fight against HMS Brunswick became famous. Renaudin was rescued by HMS Culloden and captured[1], before returning to France a few months later. He went on to captain the Jemmapes.
Renaudin was then promoted to rear admiral. During the Croisière du Grand Hiver, he commanded a 6-ship squadron bound for Toulon. He eventually departed for Toulon on 22 February and arrived safely on 2 April.
He retired in Le Gua. He became a landowner and mayor of the town.
Honours
- Renaudin's name is engraved on the Arc de Triomphe (40th column).
- A number of ships of the French Navy were named after him.
Notes and references
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