Maurice Gillet [SEP] date of birth
Maurice Gillet
Maurice Gillet (Montoir, 8 March 1763 – Nantes, 14 April 1833) was a French navy officer.
Born to a family of sailors, Gillet started sailing in 1793 on the "Northumberland". On 1 July 1793, he was promoted to lieutenant, and served on the frigates "Carmagnole" and "Cocarde nationale".
Having raised to captain by 1796, Gillet served on the "Mucius" and "Républicain", before taking command of the 80-gun "Franklin" in March 1798
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