He took part in the American war of independence .
Guy Pierre Kersaint ( 1747 -- 1822 ) was a French sailor , the brother of the sailor and politician Armand - Guy - Simon de Coetnempren , comte de Kersaint .
Guy Pierre Kersaint took part in the American war of independence .
Guy Pierre Kersaint ( 1747 -- 1822 ) was a French sailor , the brother of the sailor and politician Armand - Guy - Simon de Coetnempren , comte de Kersaint .