François Joseph Paul de Grasse
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Summary
François Joseph Paul de Grasse was born on September 13, 1722[1], in Le Bar-sur-Loup[2]. He died on January 11, 1788[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,195 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint-Roch, Paris[7]
- Father: Francois de Grasse Rouville, Marquis de Grasse[8]
- Child: Sylvie de Grasse[9], Melanie Veronique Maxime De Grasse[10], Amélie Rosalie Maxime de Grasse[11], Alexandre Francois Auguste de Grasse[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Award received: Order of Saint Louis[14], Society of the Cincinnati[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Famille de Grasse[17]
- Noble title: count[18]
- Military branch: Navy of the Order of Saint John[19]
- Commons category: François Joseph Paul de Grasse[20]
- Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[21]
- Participated in conflict: War of the Austrian Succession[22], Battle of Toulon[23], First Battle of Cape Finisterre[24]
- Family name: de Rouville[25]
- Given name: François[26], Joseph[27], Paul[28]
- Described by source: Sytin Military Encyclopedia[29], The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants to the American Colonies or the United States (2004)[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[32]
- Name in native language: François Joseph Paul de Grasse[33]
- Start of work period: 1734[34]
Why It Matters
François Joseph Paul de Grasse has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was François Joseph Paul de Grasse born?
François Joseph Paul de Grasse was born in Le Bar-sur-Loup[2].
Where did François Joseph Paul de Grasse die?
François Joseph Paul de Grasse died in Paris[4].
Who were François Joseph Paul de Grasse's parents?
François Joseph Paul de Grasse's father was Francois de Grasse Rouville, Marquis de Grasse[8].
What did François Joseph Paul de Grasse do for work?
François Joseph Paul de Grasse worked as a military personnel[5].
What awards did François Joseph Paul de Grasse receive?
Honors received include Order of Saint Louis[14] and Society of the Cincinnati[15].