François Leconte (1791-1872)

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François Leconte

NationalityFrench
RolesNaval Sailor
Date of Birth10.5.1791 - Cherbourg ref:631
First Known Service10.5.1791ref:631
A.K.A.Leconte Desfontainesref:631
Father-in-Lawref:631
WifeElisabeth Louise Chédeville - Married 13.10.1821, Brest ref:631
Son-in-Lawref:631
Last Known Service22.2.1872ref:631
Date of Death22.2.1872 - Brest ref:631

Event History

Date from	Event	Source
		Appointed Chevalier l’Ordre Royal et Militaire de Saint-Louis	ref:631
bef.1869	Retired at this date .	ref:631
28.12.1869	Appointed Commandeur de Ordre Royal de la Légion d'Honneur	ref:631

Notes on Officer

Rank no dateref:631

Capitaine de Vaisseau

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