Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez
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Summary
Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez was born on July 17, 1729[1], in Saint-Cannat[2]. He died on December 8, 1788[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (966 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Q109828250[7]
- Father: Paul de Suffren[8]
- Mother: Hiéronyme de Bruny[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[11], Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family: Suffren family[14]
- Noble title: count[15]
- Military branch: French Navy[16]
- Commons category: Pierre André de Suffren[17]
- Military, police or special rank: capitaine de vaisseau[18], vice admiral[19], admiral[20]
- Participated in conflict: War of the Austrian Succession[21], Seven Years' War[22], American Revolutionary War[23]
- Given name: Pierre[24]
- Allegiance: Sovereign Military Order of Malta[25], Kingdom of France[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Biographie maritime ou notices historiques sur la vie et les campagnes des marins célèbres français et étrangers[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[31], The New Student's Reference Work[32], New International Encyclopedia[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[35]
- Name in native language: Pierre André de Suffren[36]
- Sibling: Louis-Jérôme de Suffren[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez include Suffren[38], a nuclear-powered attack submarine[39]; Redoutable[40], a third-rate[41]; French battleship Suffren[42], a pre-dreadnought battleship[43]; French cruiser Suffren[44], a cruiser[45]; and French frigate Suffren[46], a ship[47].
Why It Matters
Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include Suffren[38], a nuclear-powered attack submarine[39]; Redoutable[40], a third-rate[41]; French battleship Suffren[42], a pre-dreadnought battleship[43]; French cruiser Suffren[44], a cruiser[45]; and French frigate Suffren[46], a ship[47].
FAQs
Where was Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez born?
Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez's place of birth was Saint-Cannat[2].
Where did Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez die?
Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez died in Paris[4].
Who were Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez's parents?
Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez's father was Paul de Suffren[8]. Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez's mother was Hiéronyme de Bruny[9].
What did Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez do for work?
Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez worked as a naval officer[5].
What awards did Pierre André de Suffren de Saint Tropez receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit[11] and Knight of the Order of Saint-Michel[12].