Jean Guiton [SEP] date of death
Jean Guiton
Jean Guiton (2 July 1585 – 15 March 1654) was born in La Rochelle, where he followed the occupation of ship-owner. He became a notable Huguenot leader.
Having been nominated Admiral of the fleet of La Rochelle, Jean Guiton fought the Naval battle of Saint-Martin-de-Ré against Royal forces on 27 October 1622.
He later participated to the uprising of Soubise in 1625, leading to the Capture of Ré island by Royal forces that same year.
He became
Guitton
Guitton or Guiton is a French surname. Notable persons with that surname include:
Persons with the surname Guitton.
- Abraham Duquesne-Guitton (1648–1724), French naval commander
- Helga Guitton, German radio and TV presenter
- Jean Guitton (1901–1999), French Catholic philosopher
Persons with the surname Guiton.
- Jean Guiton (1585–1654), Mayor of La Rochelle and naval commander