Robert Surcouf
French privateer
Robert Surcouf was born on December 12, 1773 in Saint-Malo and died on July 8, 1827 in Saint-Servan-sur-Mer, aged 53. Recorded occupations: privateer, writer, ship-owner, slave trader and pirate. Country of citizenship: France. Fields of work: privateering and shipping line. Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour and weapon of honor. Member of Freemasonry.
- Born
- December 12, 1773 · Saint-Malo
- Died
- July 8, 1827 · Saint-Servan-sur-Mer
- Age at death
- 53
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- privateer, writer, ship-owner, slave trader, pirate
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, weapon of honor
- Wikipedia editions
- 20 languages
- Signature licence
- CC BY-SA 3.0
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