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Saumeur began sailing at the age of twelve in the navy of the [[Order of Malta]]. He distinguished himself in a naval engagement by defeating two [[Ottoman Empire|Turkish]] galleys, replacing his captain after he was killed. |
Saumeur began sailing at the age of twelve in the navy of the [[Order of Malta]]. He distinguished himself in a naval engagement by defeating two [[Ottoman Empire|Turkish]] galleys, replacing his captain after he was killed. |
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As [[Cardinal Richelieu|Richelieu]] was seeking officers for the newly organised [[French Navy]], Saumeur enlisted and was given command of the ship ''Neptune''. He took part in several campaigns against Spain, commanding the ''Grand Anglois'' and the ''Licorne'' on which he played an important part in winning the [[Battle of Guetaria]]. |
As [[Cardinal Richelieu|Richelieu]] was seeking officers for the newly organised [[French Navy]], Saumeur enlisted and was given command of the ship ''Neptune''. He took part in several campaigns against Spain, commanding the ''Grand Anglois'' and the ''Licorne'' on which he played an important part in winning the [[Battle of Guetaria]]. |
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* Three ships of the [[French Navy]] were named in his honour. See [[French ship Chevalier Paul|French ship ''Chevalier Paul'']]. |
* Three ships of the [[French Navy]] were named in his honour. See [[French ship Chevalier Paul|French ship ''Chevalier Paul'']]. |
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Latest revision as of 01:52, 22 October 2019
Jean-Paul de Saumeur (off Marseille, 1598 — Toulon, 20 December 1667), often called Chevalier Paul was a French admiral who served in several Mediterranean campaigns.
Saumeur began sailing at the age of twelve in the navy of the Order of Malta. He distinguished himself in a naval engagement by defeating two Turkish galleys, replacing his captain after he was killed.
Saumeur kept the command of the ship and in another fight he defeated five Ottoman ship, sinking two of them and capturing a third. He was knighted in 1637.
As Richelieu was seeking officers for the newly organised French Navy, Saumeur enlisted and was given command of the ship Neptune. He took part in several campaigns against Spain, commanding the Grand Anglois and the Licorne on which he played an important part in winning the Battle of Guetaria.
In 1650, Saumeur was titled and promoted to squadron commander, setting his flag on the Reine. He was again promoted to Lieutenant général in 1654, and wounded the next year.
See also
- Three ships of the French Navy were named in his honour. See French ship Chevalier Paul.
The original article can be found at Chevalier Paul and the edit history here.