Louis-Antoine de Bougainville
French admiral and explorer (1729–1811)
Louis-Antoine de Bougainville was born on November 12, 1729 in Paris and died on August 31, 1811 in Paris, aged 81. Recorded occupations: politician, writer, travel writer, seafarer, naval officer and world traveler. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include member of the Sénat conservateur and president of the French Academy of Sciences. Notable works include “Voyage autour du monde”. Honours include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis, Fellow of the Royal Society and Count of the Empire. Member of Royal Society of London and French Academy of Sciences.
- Born
- November 12, 1729 · Paris
- Died
- August 31, 1811 · Paris
- Age at death
- 81
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- politician, writer, travel writer, seafarer, naval officer, world traveler
- Positions held
- member of the Sénat conservateur, president of the French Academy of Sciences
- Notable works
- Voyage autour du monde
- Honours
- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis, Fellow of the Royal Society, Count of the Empire
- Wikipedia editions
- 51 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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